About Colgin
The surname Colgin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacCailin," meaning "son of Cailean." Cailean is a Gaelic personal name derived from the word "caol," meaning "slender" or "narrow." The surname Colgin is therefore a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor named Cailean.
The surname Colgin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Colgin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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