Kohler

Kohler Meaning & Origin

About Kohler
The surname Kohler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koler," meaning "charcoal burner." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked as charcoal burners, producing charcoal from wood. Over time, the surname Kohler became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a common surname in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohler: 16,686
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohler in Braille

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

The name Kohler in braille

How to sign the name Kohler using Sign Language

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

The name Kohler in sign language

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