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Early Origins of the Molle family

The surname Molle 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 Molle family

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Molle 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 Molle family

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Molle Ranking

In France, the name Molle is the 2,190th most popular surname with an estimated 2,908 people with that name. 1


United States Molle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Molle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Molle, who arrived in America in 1783 2
Molle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Claud Molle, who settled in Philadelphia in 1801
  • Auguste Molle, who landed in Texas in 1846 2

Canada Molle migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Molle Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Michael Molle, who landed in Canada in 1783


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. 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)


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