Kolton

Kolton Meaning & Origin

About Kolton
The surname Kolton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cola" or "Colan," which means "coal" or "charcoal." It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who worked with or sold coal. Over time, the name evolved into different spellings, including Kolton, and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kolton can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolton: 429
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolton in Braille

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

The name Kolton in braille

How to sign the name Kolton using Sign Language

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

The name Kolton in sign language

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