Collum

Collum Meaning & Origin

About Collum
The surname Collum is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Coluim," meaning "son of Columba." The name Columba itself is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." In Irish history and mythology, Saint Columba was a prominent figure, known for his missionary work and founding of monastic settlements. The surname Collum therefore signifies a familial connection to someone who was either named Columba or descended from a person named Columba.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Collum: 3,568
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,144
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collum in Braille

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

The name Collum in braille

How to sign the name Collum using Sign Language

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

The name Collum in sign language

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