About Collinge
The surname Collinge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "coal," and the suffix "-ing," indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Collinge is believed to have originally referred to someone who was the son of a coal merchant or someone who lived near a coal mine. It is a locational surname that likely originated from the North West of England, where coal mining was prevalent. Over time, variations of the surname may have emerged due to regional accents and dialects.
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The surname Collinge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Collinge 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 Collinge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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