Kolb

Descriptive

Meaning

A rounded or bulbous object; possibly a turnip or cabbage.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'kolbe' meaning a club, bulb, or rounded object. The surname may have originated as a nickname for someone with a round appearance or who grew vegetables.

About the Kolb Surname

A descriptive surname likely applied as a nickname based on physical appearance or occupation. It may relate to vegetable cultivation or a round-shaped object.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions, particularly in the Rhineland and Swabia.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Kolb Surname

E. Kolb

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