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Early Origins of the Moll family

The surname Moll was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Moll family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moll research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1555, 1583 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Moll History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moll Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moll, Molle, Molles, Mol, Mols, Moles, Mollz, de Moll, van Moll and many more.

Early Notables of the Moll family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

  • the Moll family of Holland

Moll Ranking

In the United States, the name Moll is the 4,328th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Moll is ranked the 2,881st most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 2


United States Moll migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Moll Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Abraham Lambertse Moll, who settled in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664
  • Abraham Lambertse Moll, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1620-1664 3
  • Huybert Lambertsen Moll, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1620-1664 3
  • Jan Jansen Moll, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1620-1664 3
  • Adam Moll who settled in New England in 1638
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Moll Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Kasper Moll, who landed in New York in 1709 3
  • Margarite Moll, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 3
  • Conrad Moll, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 3
  • Anlyas Moll, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 3
  • Christophel Moll, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Moll Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Andres Moll, aged 30, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 3
  • Christine Henschel Moll, aged 46, who landed in America in 1843 3
  • Albert Moll, who settled in America in 1846
  • Karl Moll, aged 49, who arrived in America in 1846 3
  • Regine Ziehm Moll, who landed in America in 1846 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Moll Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Max F W Moll, who arrived in Arkansas in 1901 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Moll (post 1700) +

  • James Moll, American Academy Award, Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy and Grammy Award winning film director and producer
  • Charles Richard Moll (b. 1943), American actor from South California, best known for playing Bull Shannon, the bailiff on the NBC sitcom Night Court from 1984 to 1992
  • Lester S. Moll, American Republican politician, Circuit Judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1929-44 4
  • John A. Moll, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 9th District, 1902 4
  • Harry F. Moll, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Circuit Judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935 4
  • William F. Von Moll, American Republican politician, Supervisor of Monguagon Township, Michigan, 1934-35 5
  • Mirjam Moll (1966-2021), Dutch museum director of the Dutch Museum Association and Museumkaart foundation
  • Johann Albrecht Ulrich Moll (1744-1813), known as William von Moll Berczy, was a German born Upper Canada pioneer and painter, he is one of the co-founders of the town of York, Upper Canada now known as Toronto, and founded Markham. Recognized for his portrait miniatures and larger oil paintings of important people
  • Kurt Moll (1938-2017), German operatic bass singer
  • Guillaume Laurent "Guy" Moll (1910-1934), French racing driver
  • ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bismarck
  • Wilhelm Moll (1911-1941), German Obermaschinist who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 6
  • Leonhard Moll (1922-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 6


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  3. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  5. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  6. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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