COLLINS
Collins
Collins is a common British surname that has roots in both England and Ireland. The name is of patronymic origin, deriving from the given name "Colin," which in turn comes from the Old French name "Nicolas," meaning "victory of the people."
Origins
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England: In England, the surname Collins is believed to have originated in Lancashire and Devonshire. It is thought to have spread to other parts of the country over time. The name has been present in English records since the medieval period.
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Ireland: In Ireland, the Collins surname is the most common in County Cork, and this region has historically been the main stronghold of the Collins family. The name is of 17th-century origin and is linked to the Ó Coileáin Gaelic clan.
Notable Individuals
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Michael Collins: A famous historical figure who played a crucial role in the Irish struggle for independence in the early 20th century.
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Phil Collins: A renowned English musician and actor known for his work as the drummer and lead vocalist for the rock band Genesis.
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Joan Collins: An English actress and author, best known for her role in the popular television series, "Dynasty."
Legacy
The Collins surname has left a lasting mark in various fields, including politics, entertainment, and literature. Today, it continues to be a widely recognized name, with many individuals proud to bear this historic surname.
References
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Hanks, P., Coats, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 96,295 people named Collins in the UK. That makes it the 56th most common surname in Britain. Around 1,479 in a million people in Britain are named Collins.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Callins
- Chollis
- Cllins
- Cluness
- Coalin
- Coaling
- Coghlin
- Colies
- Colin
- Colina
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- Coliney
- Coling
- Colinge
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- Colini
- Colino
- Colins
- Colinsky
- Colinson
- Colis
- Collains
- Collan
- Collans
- Collens
- Colli
- Collian
- Collians
- Collias
- Collie
- Collien
- Collies
- Collim
- Collims
- Collin
- Collina
- Collinan
- Collind
- Colline
- Colliner
- Collines
- Collinet
- Colling
- Collinge
- Collingr
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- Collini
- Collinjr
- Collinns
- Collino
- Collinsan
- Collinsen
- Collinson
- Collinsons
- Collion
- Collions
- Collis
- Colliss
- Collius
- Colllins
- Collns
- Collon
- Collons
- Collyn
- Collyns
- Colyn
- Coolins
- Cowlin
- Cowling
- Cowlings
- Cowlling
- Cowlyn
- Cullins
- Kolin
- Kolins
- Kollin
- Kolling
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