Show ContentsStohl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Stohl surname comes from the Middle High German/Middle Low German word "stolle," meaning a "support" or "frame." As such, the name may have been an occupational name for a carpenter, or perhaps a nickname for a rigid person.

Early Origins of the Stohl family

The surname Stohl was first found in Switzerland, in the canton of Zurich, where the name Stolle was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Bavaria, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Stohl family

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Stohl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stolle, Stol, Stoller, Stole, Stohl, Stolhe and many more.

Early Notables of the Stohl family

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United States Stohl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stohl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hans Stohl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Stohl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • M Stohl, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 1
  • Charles Stohl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1861 1
  • Johann Stohl, aged 30, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 1
Stohl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Leonhardt Stohl, who arrived in Arkansas in 1906 1
  • Johann Stohl, who settled in Baltimore, Maryland in 1906


  1. 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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