Collums

Collums Meaning & Origin

About Collums
The surname Collums is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Coluim, meaning "descendant of Columba." The name Columba is derived from the Latin word "columba," which means "dove." In Irish history and mythology, Saint Columba was a prominent figure, known for his missionary work and founding of monastic settlements. The surname Collums therefore signifies a familial connection to Saint Columba or a descendant of someone associated with him.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Collums: 651
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 M Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑləmz/
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('KLMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collums in Braille

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

The name Collums in braille

How to sign the name Collums using Sign Language

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

The name Collums in sign language

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