Kohle

Kohle Meaning & Origin

About Kohle
The surname Kohle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kole," meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or sold coal. The name may have originally been used to identify individuals who lived near a coal mine or had some association with the coal industry. Over time, the surname Kohle has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohle: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kohle 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 Kohle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/kohle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohle in Braille

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

The name Kohle in braille

How to sign the name Kohle using Sign Language

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

The name Kohle in sign language

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