Volo

The surname Volo is of Anglo-Saxon origin with roots tracing back to medieval England. It is believed to be an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "vole" meaning "to fly or take flight."

The Volo surname may have been given to an individual who was a skilled bird catcher, a falconer, or someone who worked with birds in some capacity. Alternatively, it could have been used to describe a swift or agile person.

Variants of the surname Volo include Vole, Volle, and Vowle. Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Volo have been recorded in various regions of England, particularly in the West Country.

Notable individuals with the surname Volo have made contributions to British society in diverse fields such as ornithology, aviation, and literature.

Today, the surname Volo remains a part of British heritage, carrying with it a legacy of a connection to avian symbolism and the concept of flight.

There are approximately 23 people named Volo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Volo.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alfonso
  • Paul
  • Roberto

Female

  • Grace

Similar and related surnames

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