Tolle

Tolle Meaning & Origin

About Tolle
The surname Tolle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tol," meaning "fool" or "madman." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who exhibited eccentric or unpredictable behavior. Over time, the surname Tolle became hereditary and passed down through generations, although its original meaning may have been lost or altered.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tolle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tolle: 3,564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tolle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tolle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/tɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tolle in Braille

Here's how to represent Tolle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tolle in braille

How to sign the name Tolle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tolle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tolle in sign language

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