COLPUS
Colpus
Colpus is an English surname with medieval origins derived from the personal name "Cola" which is a short form of Nicholas, and the Old English word "pudd", meaning a ditch or pit. The surname may have therefore originally denoted someone who lived near a pit or worked in the vicinity of one.
The first recorded instance of the name Colpus dates back to the early 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridge, where a Robert Colpec was listed as a landowner. Over the centuries, the surname Colpus has spread throughout various regions of England, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Individuals bearing the surname Colpus have been noted in a variety of occupations, including farmers, labourers, and craftsmen. The name has a long history in English society and has likely evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries as it passed down through generations.
Today, the surname Colpus can still be found among families in the United Kingdom and has potentially spread to other English-speaking countries. Variants of the name, such as Colpuss and Colpess, may also exist due to the phonetic evolution of the surname over time.
There are approximately 75 people named Colpus in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Colpus.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Mike
Female
Similar and related surnames
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