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Cole
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Old English
The surname is variously from: # A nickname from Old English col (“coal, coal-black”), # A patronymic from Nicholas (see also Coles, Colson, Colle). # A variation of Cowell (which itself has several origins). # As an Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname, variant of McCool. # As a German surname, Americanized from Kohl. # As a Dutch surname, Americanized from Kool. # As a French surname, Americanized/calqued from Charbonneau, influenced by the first sense.
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Popularity by Country
Cole
Rank #116
Frequency
187,793 people (69.61 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 77.59% Hispanic 1.48% Black 18.2% Asian/PI 0.43% Native Am. 0.68% Two+ 1.61%
Cole
Rank #725
Frequency
0.08% of population
Popularity Over Time (Scotland)
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