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