About Colleton
The surname Colleton is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Somerset, England. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "col," meaning "charcoal," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Colleton likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a settlement associated with charcoal production.
The surname Colleton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colleton 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 Colleton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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