Stollings

Stollings is a term that may refer to more than one topic, most commonly as a surname of German origin and as a place name in English-speaking regions. The exact meaning depends on context.

As a surname, Stollings is found among families of German descent and in communities with German immigration. Genealogical records show its appearance in several centuries of parish and civil registries. The etymology is not universally fixed; in some cases it likely derives from a toponym or from a word related to stone or stonemasonry, but the details can vary by family.

As a geographical name, Stollings is used for locales or settlements in parts of the English-speaking world. In North America the name has appeared as the designation of a community or locality, often associated with historical German settlements. In other regions, it may appear as a street, neighborhood, or cadastral designation.

Because Stollings can refer to more than one topic, sources may use it differently. When encountering the term, readers should consider accompanying qualifiers (such as "Stollings surname" or "Stollings, [location]") to determine the exact reference. See also related names such as Stollen, Stoll, or Stol for context on similar roots and variants.