Jöllenbeck is a German surname of toponymic origin, derived from a village in western Germany. The village's name itself comes from the Jölle, a small river, coupled with the Low German element beck, meaning "stream." Thus, the surname originally referred to someone who lived near the stream of the Jölle. The Jölle is a tributary of the Else River, located in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia, an area known for its many watercourses. The suffix beck is common in Low German place names and can be found in many other regional surnames and locations. The formation is analogous to surnames like Bierbeck or Schleissbeck. As a surname, Jöllenbeck is relatively rare and remains most concentrated within Germany. Like many Germanic habitational names, it would have been adopted by families who migrated from the village of Jöllenbeck to distinguish themselves from others with similar personal names. Meaning: "From the Jölle stream" Origin: Toponymic, village in western Germany Type: Habitational surname Usage Regions: Germany, particularly North Rhine-Westphalia