Kohls

Kohls Meaning & Origin

About Kohls
The surname Kohls is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kol," meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked with or sold coal. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a coal mine or had some association with coal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohls: 2,110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/koʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohls in Braille

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

The name Kohls in braille

How to sign the name Kohls using Sign Language

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

The name Kohls in sign language

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