Kohl (surname)

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Kohl is a German surname that comes from the word kohl, meaning cabbage. It often started as an occupational name for someone who sold or grew cabbages. Cabbage was first cultivated in Europe before 1000 BC and has been eaten since ancient times. In Roman times it was considered a luxury, but by the Middle Ages it was a staple in European cooking. New cabbage varieties appeared during the Renaissance, especially among German-speaking people.