Kolb

Kolb is a surname of German origin. It is found in German-speaking regions such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and has spread to many other parts of the world through migration. The exact etymology is not definitively settled; it may derive from a habitational term or from a diminutive form of a given name, and it has several regional spellings.

Notable people with the surname Kolb include David Kolb (born 1939), an American educator and psychologist known for his work on experiential learning and for developing the Kolb Learning Style Inventory. The name appears among professionals in science, education, the arts, and public life, reflecting the broad distribution of the surname across fields and countries.

Beyond individuals, Kolb is also used in place names and in the titles of institutions and businesses in various countries. As a surname with a long history, Kolb illustrates the wider pattern of Germanic names that have become integrated into many cultures and languages.