Tollman

Tollman is a surname of likely Germanic origin. It is a variant of Tollmann, itself a composite name. The first element "Toll" is derived from the Middle High German "tol(le)" meaning "foolish" or "bold" and could have been originally used as a nickname. The second element "mann" signifies "man." Therefore, the surname could denote "foolish man" or "bold man."

Alternatively, some researchers suggest that "Toll" might be a shortened form of a Germanic personal name starting with "Diet-," such as Dietrich. In this case, Tollman would signify "Dietrich's man" or "servant of Dietrich."

The name is found in various countries, including Germany, the United States, and South Africa. The spelling and pronunciation may vary slightly depending on the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Tollman include:

• Stanley Tollman: A South African-born businessman and founder of The Travel Corporation.