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Voll is a Norwegian surname, originally denoting a person who lived in a meadow or field. The name derives from the Old Norse word vǫllr, meaning 'meadow' or 'field,' and belongs to the category of habitational or topographical surnames common in Scandinavia. Such surnames were often used to identify individuals by their place of residence or the landscape features near their home.

Variants Distribution

A related surname is Vollan, a variant alternative form likely also tied to meadowland. While data for the specific name may be limited in global frequency databases, Onomastic patterns confirm the Old Norse origin.

Key Facts

• Meaning: Meadow, field (from Old Norse vǫllr)
• Origin: Old Norse
• Type: Topographical surname
• Usage region: Norway