Collishaw

Collishaw Meaning & Origin

About Collishaw
The surname Collishaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "col," meaning "coal," and "sceaga," meaning "wood" or "copse." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a coal wood or a place where charcoal was produced. Over time, the surname Collishaw has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Collishaw: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IH0 SH AO2
🌐 IPA
/collishaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLX', 'KLXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collishaw in Braille

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

The name Collishaw in braille

How to sign the name Collishaw using Sign Language

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

The name Collishaw in sign language

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