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Kroll (name) means a surname of German or Dutch origin, sometimes from a nickname meaning "curly-haired.". Example: “Kroll ran the family hardware store for decades.”

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A surname of German or Dutch origin, sometimes from a nickname meaning "curly-haired."
"Kroll ran the family hardware store for decades."
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Etymology

* As a German and Dutch surname, it comes from a nickname meaning "curly (haired);" see curl. * As a German and Polish surname, it is a spelling variant of Krol. * Also as a German surname, it comes from Kröll, from the Germanic personal name Rollo, from Proto-Germanic *hrōþiz (“fame, victory”).

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What does “Kroll” mean?
The word “Kroll” means a surname of German or Dutch origin, sometimes from a nickname meaning "curly-haired.".
How do you use “Kroll” in a sentence?
Here is “Kroll” used in a sentence: “Kroll ran the family hardware store for decades.”
What part of speech is “Kroll”?
“Kroll” is a name.
What is the meaning of Kroll?
"Kroll" (name) means a surname of German or Dutch origin, sometimes from a nickname meaning "curly-haired.".