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Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage Dutch

Meaning & History

Derived from Dutch koel "cool, cold" and wei "whey", a metonymic occupational name for a dairy farmer. Altered by folk etymology to mean "cool wine". Can also derive from a place name.
Added 10/22/2024 by jocatchi