Kellogg - Last Names

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Kellogg

/ˈkɛləɡ/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the personal name Cola combined with 'hook' or 'ridge'

Represents lineage and geographical identity, symbolizing ancestral connection to a specific place or trait.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, family legacy, and industriousness, often linked to innovation and enterprise due to its association with the cereal brand founder.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English elements: 'Cola', a diminutive of Nicholas, and 'hogg' or 'hogge', meaning hook or spur of land; thus 'Kellogg' likely meant 'dweller at the hook of land associated with Cola'.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Kellogg is rooted in British naming traditions and gained prominence in American

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