Dollfuss

German, diminutive of Adolph

Dollfuss Origin and Meaning

The name Dollfuss is a boy's name.

Dollfuss is an extremely rare masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily recognized as a surname rather than a first name. Its most notable association is with Engelbert Dollfuss, the Austrian Chancellor in the 1930s. As a personal name, Dollfuss likely developed from a topographic or descriptive surname, possibly relating to geographical features or ancestral occupation. The elements may combine 'doll' (possibly from 'tal' meaning valley) and 'fuss' (foot), suggesting someone who lived in or near the foot of a valley. Given its extreme rarity as a first name and its strong association with historical political figures, Dollfuss remains an uncommon choice that carries significant historical weight.