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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The surname Collie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Collie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.