Koole is a Dutch surname derived from a short form of the given name Nicolaas, the Dutch form of Nicholas. The name ultimately originates from the Greek Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), meaning "victory of the people," from Greek νίκη (nike) "victory" and λαός (laos) "people."The popularity of the given name Nicolaas in the Netherlands, owing to the veneration of Saint Nicholas, led to the emergence of many variant surnames across the region. Koole is one such patronymic or nickname-based surname, joining related forms like Claasen, Colijn, Coolen, Cools, Cuyler, and Klaasen. Similar surnames exist in other cultures, such as Slavic forms like Nikolaev (Russian), Nikolov (Macedonian), Nikolić (Serbian), or Mikula (Slovak).Notable bearers of the surname include Dutch singer and actress Ricky Koole (born 1972), who has appeared in numerous films and television series since 1996. She graduated from the Amsterdam Kleinkunstacademie in 1995 and has released several music albums, collaborating frequently with her husband, music journalist Leo Blokhuis.Meaning: Derived from a short form of Nicolaas, meaning "victory of the people"Origin: DutchType: SurnameUsage Regions: Netherlands