Collinson Surname
Approximately 11,270 people bear this surname
Collinson Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Nicholas,' from nick. Coll or Cole, diminutive Col-in (compare Rob-in, Jen-in, &c). The -in Colling and Collings is excrescent (compare Jennings). Through careless pronunciation, Collings has become Collinge.
Read More About This SurnameCollinson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6,560 | 1:8,494 | 1,238 |
| United States | 1,578 | 1:229,695 | 22,138 |
| Australia | 1,132 | 1:23,848 | 3,267 |
| Canada | 701 | 1:52,561 | 6,304 |
| New Zealand | 515 | 1:8,793 | 1,520 |
| Scotland | 172 | 1:31,127 | 3,168 |
| Wales | 149 | 1:20,769 | 2,207 |
| South Africa | 98 | 1:552,834 | 43,423 |
| France | 70 | 1:948,896 | 108,010 |
| Thailand | 66 | 1:1,070,278 | 160,486 |
| Northern Ireland | 25 | 1:73,801 | 5,249 |
| Papua New Guinea | 21 | 1:388,272 | 50,829 |
| Germany | 20 | 1:4,025,273 | 167,743 |
| Singapore | 17 | 1:323,983 | 13,856 |
| Mozambique | 16 | 1:1,703,848 | 2,274 |
| Netherlands | 16 | 1:1,055,448 | 66,951 |
| Gibraltar | 16 | 1:2,122 | 483 |
| Solomon Islands | 15 | 1:38,669 | 7,565 |
| India | 8 | 1:95,883,173 | 728,828 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8 | 1:1,145,284 | 40,289 |
| Brazil | 5 | 1:42,814,866 | 547,158 |
| Ivory Coast | 5 | 1:4,614,246 | 51,139 |
| Swaziland | 4 | 1:324,550 | 996 |
| Kuwait | 4 | 1:950,174 | 18,811 |
| Russia | 3 | 1:48,041,019 | 639,186 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1:3,282,252 | 190,759 |
| Namibia | 3 | 1:803,134 | 15,170 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 1:2,445,161 | 9,595 |
| Mauritius | 2 | 1:646,708 | 13,517 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1:88,571,379 | 625,098 |
| Norway | 2 | 1:2,571,143 | 95,402 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 2 | 1:55,188 | 6,229 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Austria | 2 | 1:4,257,718 | 99,224 |
| China | 2 | 1:683,660,783 | 30,601 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Albania | 1 | 1:2,914,055 | 29,474 |
| Zambia | 1 | 1:15,849,922 | 53,989 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 | 1:99,171 | 2,137 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 | 1:112,659 | 1,704 |
| Saint Lucia | 1 | 1:178,781 | 3,800 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Jersey | 1 | 1:99,202 | 6,620 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 1:85,822 | 4,091 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 1:64,439 | 2,137 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1:27,020,692 | 23,742 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11 | 1:402,715 | 14,385 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3,507 | 1:6,950 | 1,073 |
| Scotland | 20 | 1:187,161 | 7,190 |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 1:54,269 | 2,077 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 209 | 1:240,281 | 20,076 |
Collinson (44) may also be a first name.
Collinson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Nicholas,' from nick. Coll or Cole, diminutive Col-in (compare Rob-in, Jen-in, &c). The -in Colling and Collings is excrescent (compare Jennings). Through careless pronunciation, Collings has become Collinge. v. Cole.
Colinus de Newill, Lincolnshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
William fil. Colini, Yorkshire, ibid.
Alan Colin, Norfolk, ibid.
John fil. Colini, Suffolk, ibid.
John Colyngs, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Johannes Colinson, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Johannes Colynson, 1379: ibid.
Colin serviens Johann' Vest, 1379: ibid.
Colins Charles, Norfolk, Henry III-Edward I: Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III-Edward I.
1585. William Jamao and Katherine Collyn: Marriage Lic. (London).
1682. Married — Jacob Marsh and Mabella Collins: St. Michael, Cornhill.
Collin’s Son. Collin = Colin, q.v.
(Gaelic.) From Cuilein, darling, a term of endearment applied to young animals, as Catulus, in Latin. In the Welsh, Collen signifies hazel—a hazel—grove.
Collinson Demographics
Average Collinson Salary in
United States
$50,127 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Collinson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Collinson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Collinson (Hindi: कालिंसन) occurs more in England more than any other country/territory. It can also be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Collinson? popularity and diffusion
Collinson is the 45,998th most frequently held family name worldwide It is held by approximately 1 in 646,632 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Europe, where 62 percent of Collinson reside; 61 percent reside in Northern Europe and 61 percent reside in British Isles. It is also the 1,525,482nd most commonly occurring forename globally, borne by 44 people.
This last name is most commonly used in England, where it is held by 6,560 people, or 1 in 8,494. In England it is mostly concentrated in: West Yorkshire, where 9 percent reside, Lancashire, where 8 percent reside and Durham, where 8 percent reside. Barring England Collinson occurs in 56 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 14 percent reside and Australia, where 10 percent reside.
Collinson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Collinson has changed through the years. In England the number of people who held the Collinson surname grew 187 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it grew 755 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it grew 860 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it declined 91 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Collinson Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the last name is chiefly Methodist (64%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Collinson surname are 6.56% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 53.33% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Collinson earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 145.03% more than the national average, earning R 582,288 per year; in United States they earn 16.17% more than the national average, earning $50,127 USD per year and in Canada they earn 0.54% more than the national average, earning $49,950 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colllinson | 95 | 10 | / |
| Collionson | 95 | 1 | / |
| Colinson | 94 | 13 | / |
| Collinsjohn | 90 | 1 | / |
| Callinson | 89 | 2 | / |
| Cullinson | 89 | 1 | / |
| Kollinson | 89 | 1 | / |
| Collinsom | 89 | 1 | / |
| Colinsong | 89 | 1 | / |
| Collinsen | 89 | 0 | / |
| Collinsan | 89 | 0 | / |
| Collenson | 89 | 0 | / |
| Colenson | 82 | 22 | / |
| Jolinson | 82 | 12 | / |
| Calinson | 82 | 4 | / |
| Culinsong | 78 | 12 | / |
| Kallinson | 78 | 1 | / |
| Kollynson | 78 | 1 | / |
| Sallinson | 78 | 1 | / |
| Kolinsong | 78 | 1 | / |
| Cullenson | 78 | 0 | / |
| Kollinsen | 78 | 0 | / |
| Callenson | 78 | 0 | / |
| Salinson | 71 | 17 | / |
| Colencon | 71 | 12 | / |
| Jolhnson | 71 | 4 | / |
| Calinsan | 71 | 1 | / |
| Kalinson | 71 | 1 | / |
| Colensan | 71 | 0 | / |
| Solenson | 71 | 0 | / |
| Calenson | 71 | 0 | / |
| Chalenson | 67 | 2 | / |
| Calinsang | 67 | 1 | / |
| Coolincan | 67 | 1 | / |
Collinson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Collinson in the Hindi language | ||
| कालिंसन | kalinsana | 66.67 |
| कौलिन्सन | kaulinsana | 33.33 |
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