Cole (surname)

Cole
Origin
Meaning"swarthy, coal-black, charcoal"
Region of originEngland
Frequency comparisons:

Cole /koʊl/ is a surname of English origin, and is also now used as a given name. It is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "swarthy, coal-black, charcoal".

It is also an Americanized spelling of the German name "Kohl", of the Dutch name "Kool", and of the Scottish and Irish name "McCool".

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.