COLLICOTT
Collicott
Collicott is a surname of English origin, which is most commonly found in the county of Devon. The name is believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Cola" combined with "cott," which means a small cottage or a shelter.
The Collicott surname has been documented in Devon for centuries, with records showing the name's presence in parish registers, census data, and other historical documents. The Collicott family has been associated with agricultural and rural occupations, reflecting the county's traditional way of life.
Over time, the Collicott name has spread beyond Devon and can be found in other parts of the United Kingdom and even in former British colonies. Migration and the expansion of trade and industry have contributed to the dispersal of individuals bearing the Collicott surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Collicott can be found across the UK and the wider world, with many proud bearers keen to explore their family history and heritage. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of the Collicott family.
There are approximately 141 people named Collicott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Collicott.
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
- Christian
- Daniel
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Steven
- Terrence
- Thomas
- Tom
Female
- Daphne
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Josie
- Lauren
- Lyn
- Marie
- Marion
- Nicola
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Suzanne
- Sylvia
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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