About Colfer
The surname Colfer is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Coluim" or "Mac Colmáin," meaning "son of Columba" or "son of Colmán." The name Colmán is derived from the Gaelic word "colm," which means "dove." Columba was a popular Irish saint, and the name Colfer likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Colmán or Columba.
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The surname Colfer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colfer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Colfer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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