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![Show Contents]() Molle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the surname Molle are rather uncertain; there are several possible derivations stemming from various sources. The Middle High German word "mol(le)" meaning "salamander" is one origin; this interpretation refers to a fat, clumsy person. Another possible source is the Swabian word "molle" meaning "bull, steer," indicating a person who is stubborn. While both of these interpretations are nickname origins, it is also possible that Molle is a derivation of Germanic personal names, indicating descent. Early Origins of the Molle familyThe surname Molle was first found in Konstanz, at the southern border of the Baden-Wuerttemberg region. The name dates back as far as 1233, when Sifrit Molle of Konstanz is recorded to have lived. Early History of the Molle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Molle research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1233, 1281, 1436, 1478, 1654, 1678, 1732, 1788 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Molle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Molle Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mulkey, Molle, Mollenkopf, Mollenschädel, Mol, von Moll and many more. Early Notables of the Molle familyNotables with the surname Molle during this period were Rudolf Mulechin, a lay judge living in Kastel in 1281; Florian Moll (1788-1848), a prominent German professor and theologian; and Herman Moll (1654?-1732), a...
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Molle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Molle RankingIn France, the name Molle is the 2,190th most popular surname with an estimated 2,908 people with that name. 1
 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
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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
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- 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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