About Kohley
The surname Kohley is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kohl," meaning "cabbage" in German. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold cabbages or had a physical resemblance to a cabbage. The addition of the suffix "-ley" indicates a meadow or clearing, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a cabbage field or meadow. Over time, the surname Kohley has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Kohley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kohley 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 Kohley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kohley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kohley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.