Coles

Meaning

Plural form or possessive of Cole, derived from the personal name Cole or the plant name cole (cabbage).

Etymology

From the Old English personal name Cola or from 'cole,' referring to cabbage plants. The surname developed as both a patronymic and a metonymic occupational name.

About the Coles Surname

A common English surname with multiple possible origins related to personal names or agricultural products. The name has been established since medieval times.

Distribution

Widespread throughout England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Robert Coles, Nat King Cole

People with the Coles Surname