Koll

Koll Meaning & Origin

About Koll
The surname Koll is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolle," meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in coal. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in coal mining, charcoal production, or coal trading. Over time, the surname Koll has spread to various regions and countries, and its meaning may have slightly evolved or been influenced by local languages and cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koll: 1,282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/kɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koll in Braille

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

The name Koll in braille

How to sign the name Koll using Sign Language

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

The name Koll in sign language

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