Son of Nicholas; swarthy or coal-black
A patronymic surname-turned-given name, it most commonly signifies 'son of Cole.' Cole itself is often a diminutive of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people,' or a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
