Ståls

Ståls is a surname of Scandinavian origin that may also appear in toponymy as a component of place names in Norway and Sweden. The name derives from the Old Norse or Old Swedish word stål, meaning steel or iron, and the addition of the possessive or plural suffix -s in some formations. It likely originated as an occupational surname for a metalworker or as a toponymic surname for a place associated with metal production.

In modern usage, Ståls is most commonly found in Norway and Sweden, with occurrences among emigrant communities in North America, where the form Staals or Stals is used without diacritics. The surname has various spellings, including Staals and Stals, and regional diacritics may appear in Norwegian and Swedish records. It is typically passed through patrilineal lines but can appear in genealogical records through marriage and the preservation of family names.

Cultural and linguistic notes: The root stål is cognate with other Germanic terms for metal and is related to names such as Ståle or Stål. In onomastic studies, Ståls is categorized as an occupational or toponymic surname.

Notable people: No widely documented individuals bearing the surname Ståls are internationally prominent, though the name may appear in local genealogies and historical records.