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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The surname Kohls is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kohls in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.