COLLARD
Collard
Collard is an English surname of Old French origin, derived from the word "collar," which referred to a sort of necklace or collar worn around the neck. The name was likely used as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold collars, or as a nickname for someone who frequently wore such a garment.
The Collard surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, with a concentration in the region of Surrey. The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Sussex.
Over the centuries, the Collard surname has spread across the United Kingdom and can also be found in other English-speaking countries due to migration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Collard include British racing driver Rob Collard and renowned British artist and illustrator Reginald Collard.
Today, the Collard surname continues to be carried by individuals around the world, connecting them to their English heritage and the history of the name.
There are approximately 2,803 people named Collard in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,189th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Collard.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Clare
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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