Jose Kolb

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jose Kolb — Hebrew
920K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jose Kolb is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jose is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K. The surname Kolb: The surname Kolb originates from the Middle High German "kolbe", with various meanings. The main sense is a mace – a heavy medieval war club with a spiked or flanged metal head, used to crush armor, or a cudgel – a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon and part of an official’s insignia. It may also be a house name – there is a record of a house named Zum Kolben in Strasbourg. Abram Bowman Kolb (1862–1925), Canadian teacher and publisher Adrienne Kolb, American historian of science, married to Edward Alexander Kolb (1891–1963), German general Alphonse A. Jose is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 920K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jose reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jose

Hebrew

Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.

Surname: Kolb

Germanic

The surname Kolb originates from the Middle High German "kolbe", with various meanings. The main sense is a mace – a heavy medieval war club with a spiked or flanged metal head, used to crush armor, or a cudgel – a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon and part of an official’s insignia. It may also be a house name – there is a record of a house named Zum Kolben in Strasbourg. Abram Bowman Kolb (1862–1925), Canadian teacher and publisher Adrienne Kolb, American historian of science, married to Edward Alexander Kolb (1891–1963), German general Alphonse A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jose is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jose by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jose Kolb

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jose Kolb:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jose?
The first name Jose originates from Hebrew. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.
When was Jose most popular?
The name Jose reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kolb?
The surname Kolb originates from Germanic. The surname Kolb originates from the Middle High German "kolbe", with various meanings. The main sense is a mace – a heavy medieval war club with a spiked or flanged metal head, used to crush armor, or a cudgel – a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon and part of an official’s insignia. It may also be a house name – there is a record of a house named Zum Kolben in Strasbourg. Abram Bowman Kolb (1862–1925), Canadian teacher and publisher Adrienne Kolb, American historian of science, married to Edward Alexander Kolb (1891–1963), German general Alphonse A.
What are the origins of the name Jose Kolb?
The name Jose Kolb combines two different traditions: the first name Jose has Hebrew roots, while the surname Kolb originates from Germanic.
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