Colclough

Colclough Meaning & Origin

About Colclough
The surname Colclough is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "col," meaning "charcoal," and "clough," meaning "ravine" or "valley." Therefore, the name Colclough likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a ravine or valley where charcoal was produced or used. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Colclough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Colclough: 1,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colclough based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLKLF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0424020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L K L AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlklaʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colclough in Braille

Here's how to represent Colclough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Colclough in braille

How to sign the name Colclough using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Colclough using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Colclough in sign language

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