Kalb

Meaning

Calf (young cow), used as a descriptive surname or possibly a nickname.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German kalb meaning 'calf,' referring to a young bovine animal. In Yiddish, the term was adopted with similar meaning and used as a surname, possibly indicating a herder or someone with calf-like characteristics.

About the Kalb Surname

Kalb is a German and Yiddish surname derived from the animal name for calf. It may have originated as a nickname or occupational surname for those who worked with cattle.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited prominent historical figures documented

People with the Kalb Surname