Collie

Collie Meaning & Origin

About Collie
The surname Collie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "coileach," meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with roosters. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with rooster-like characteristics, such as being proud or courageous. Overall, the surname Collie is associated with the symbolism of the rooster and its attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Collie: 2,933
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,860
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Collie 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 Collie is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collie in Braille

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

The name Collie in braille

How to sign the name Collie using Sign Language

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

The name Collie in sign language

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