Kolm

Kolm Meaning & Origin

About Kolm
The surname Kolm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolm," meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or traded coal. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in mining, charcoal production, or coal trading. Over time, the surname Kolm has spread to various regions and countries, often through migration or emigration, and is now found in different parts of the world.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolm: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 M
🌐 IPA
/koʊm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolm in Braille

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

The name Kolm in braille

How to sign the name Kolm using Sign Language

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

The name Kolm in sign language

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