About Colgrove
The surname Colgrove is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "col" meaning "charcoal" and "graf" meaning "grove" or "thicket." Therefore, the name Colgrove is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a grove of charcoal trees or a charcoal burner. The name may have also been given to someone with a dark complexion or someone associated with the color black.
The surname Colgrove is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colgrove based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Colgrove is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Colgrove" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Colgrove."