Summary

German origin surname derived from the Middle High German word 'schol' which means 'school'. It was originally an occupational name for a teacher or a scholar.
There are
9351
Scholls in the USA
Scholl is the
3787th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Scholl

HansScholl

German student and anti-Nazi political activist. Co-founder of the White Rose resistance movement.

SophieScholl

German student and anti-Nazi political activist. Co-founder of the White Rose resistance movement.

RobertScholl

German politician and father of Hans and Sophie Scholl. Opposed the Nazis and supported his children's activism.

IngeScholl

German author and sister of Hans and Sophie Scholl. Wrote extensively about the White Rose resistance movement.

WernerScholl

German jurist and brother of Hans and Sophie Scholl. Supported his siblings' resistance activities.

Scholl Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Scholl is of German origin.
Geographic DistributionThe Scholl surname is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
VariationsVariations of the Scholl surname include Scholle, Schell, Schellenberg, Schoell, and Schollander.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the Scholl surname have occurred throughout history, particularly during periods of political and economic upheaval. Some notable migration and immigration events involving the Scholl surname include emigration from Germany to the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as individuals with the surname seeking refuge and immigrating to various countries during World War II to escape persecution.