Col

Col Meaning & Origin

About Col
The surname Col is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with or sold coal. The name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a coal mine or had some association with the coal industry. Over time, the surname Col has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Cole or Coles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Col is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Col: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Col based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Col is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/col*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Col in Braille

Here's how to represent Col in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Col in braille

How to sign the name Col using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Col using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Col in sign language

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