Kolbert

Kolbert is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a variant of the surname Colbert, which itself is of French origin, and may be derived from the Germanic personal name "Chlodoberht," composed of the elements "hlud" (famous) and "berht" (bright, famous). Alternatively, it could be topographic, referring to someone who lived near a "Colbert" farm or manor.

The surname Kolbert is found in various regions, including Germany, the United States, and elsewhere, often resulting from migration patterns.

Notable people with the surname Kolbert include:

• Elizabeth Kolbert (born 1961): An American journalist, author, and academic. She is best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History. She is a staff writer for The New Yorker.