Find out how popular the last name Koll is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Koll.

Koll, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Koll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koll in America

Koll is the 20648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koll surname appeared 1,282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Koll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koll to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Koll

The surname Koll has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kolle," which means "rounded hill" or "knoll." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who lived near a rounded hill or a similar geographical feature.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Koll can be found in the parish records of the town of Wittenberg, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. In these records, dated around 1550, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Koll, such as Hans Koll and Gertrude Koll.

One notable historical figure with the surname Koll was Johann Peter Koll (1698-1778), a German composer and organist. He was born in Bamberg, Bavaria, and served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. Koll composed several sacred and secular works during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Wilhelm Koll (1808-1875), a German-American artist and engraver. He was born in Nuremberg, Germany, and later emigrated to the United States, where he settled in Philadelphia. Koll is known for his engravings and illustrations, many of which depicted American landscapes and historical scenes.

In the 19th century, the surname Koll also appeared in various parts of Europe. For example, Carl Koll (1838-1890) was an Austrian painter and lithographer who was born in Vienna. He is best known for his landscape paintings and lithographs depicting the Austrian countryside.

Across the Atlantic, the name Koll can be found in early American records as well. One prominent figure was John Koll (1810-1892), a German-American businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia. He founded the Koll Malting Company, which became one of the largest malt producers in the United States at the time.

Another notable American with the surname Koll was Frederick Augustus Koll (1857-1930), a renowned architect from New York City. He designed several notable buildings, including the Church of the Holy Rood in Manhattan and the Town Hall in Tenafly, New Jersey.

While the surname Koll is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its German roots. The name's association with geographical features and its presence in various historical records and notable individuals provide insights into its evolution and significance over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koll

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Koll.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Koll was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Koll has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Koll was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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