Kochle

Occupational

Meaning

Diminutive form related to cooking or a cook.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'koch' meaning cook, with the diminutive suffix '-le'. The suffix indicates a small or endearing version of the occupational term.

About the Kochle Surname

An occupational surname indicating descent from or association with a cook. The diminutive form suggests either a young cook or a person of small stature in that profession.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500 bearers in the United States #4,212 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly Bavaria and Swabia.

Kochle Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Kochle Surname