COLLIVER
Colliver
Colliver is an English surname of medieval origins. The name is believed to be locational, derived from places such as Colyford in Devon or Colnebrook in Buckinghamshire. In medieval times, surnames were often given based on a person's place of origin or residence.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Colliver dates back to the late 13th century, where it appears as "de Colyver". Over the centuries, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as Colliver and Collver.
Individuals bearing the surname Colliver can be found throughout the history of England, with records showing them residing in various counties across the country. The name may have been associated with occupations or characteristics of the bearers, although specific details are not always preserved in historical records.
Like many surnames, Colliver may have different branches or family lines that have branched out over time. Genealogical research and DNA testing have made it possible for modern Collivers to trace their ancestry and learn more about their family history.
Today, the surname Colliver is relatively rare but can still be found in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world where British expatriates have settled. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the past, making it a valuable piece of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 279 people named Colliver in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Colliver.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Adrian
- Alan
- Anthony
- David
- Hal
- Joseph
- Martin
- Matthew
- Paul
- Philip
- Raymond
- Rhys
- Robert
- Stephen
- Toby
Female
- Andra
- Deborah
- Delia
- Denise
- Geraldine
- Judith
- Karen
- Kay
- Kerry
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Tracy
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Calvaire
- Calvar
- Calver
- Claver
- Claveria
- Claverie
- Clavero
- Clavier
- Cleaver
- Cleever
- Cleiver
- Clever
- Clewver
- Cliffer
- Cliver
- Clivers
- Clover
- Cluver
- Colfar
- Colfer
- Colfor
- Colier
- Coliver
- Colivet
- Coller
- Colliber
- Collier
- Colliers
- Colliery
- Colliner
- Colliva
- Collivet
- Colllier
- Collver
- Colover
- Colver
- Colverd
- Colvert
- Culfear
- Culliver
- Culver
- Galepher
- Galiver
- Gallapher
- Galliver
- Gallivor
- Galver
- Glaipher
- Glaver
- Gleaver
- Glever
- Gliver
- Glover
- Glovier
- Gluver
- Golifer
- Gollifer
- Golver
- Guilliver
- Gulefer
- Guliver
- Gullefer
- Gullifer
- Gullifor
- Gullivar
- Gulliver
- Gulver
- Kailofer
- Kalver
- Kelfer
- Kelver
- Kilver
- Klaver
- Klever
- Kluever
- Kluver
- Kluyver
- Kolaveri
- Kolver
- Kulvear
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