Collyer

Collyer Meaning & Origin

About Collyer
The surname Collyer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "colier," meaning "charcoal burner." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked in the production of charcoal. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a charcoal burner or had some association with the trade. Over time, variations of the name, such as Collier or Collyear, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Collyer: 1,004
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,802
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘liΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collyer in Braille

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

The name Collyer in braille

How to sign the name Collyer using Sign Language

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

The name Collyer in sign language

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