The surname Sholler is a nickname surname; it is derived from a nickname given to the original bearer. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. The distinguished name Sholler is derived from the Old German word "scolla" or "scollo," which meant "lump of earth."
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Early Origins of the Sholler family
The surname Sholler was first found in Hessen, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System. Chronicles first mention Heinrich Scholle of Bretten around 1207 and Ludeke Scholver of Luebeck in 1326. One of the roots of the name is "Ackerscholle," which means "soil" or "earth."
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Early History of the Sholler family
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Sholler Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Scholley, Scholle, Scholler, Scholl, Scholey and others.
Early Notables of the Sholler family
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Migration of the Sholler family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Scholl, who came to Germantown, Pennsylvania between 1683 and 1709; Frederick Scholl arrived in Philadelphia in 1728; as did Johannes Scholl in 1732 and Michael Scholl in 1738. Daniel Scholl came with his wife Elise Hoff and their three children to Texas in 1845.
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