About Colonel
The surname Colonel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "colonel," which referred to a military rank. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held the rank of colonel or someone who acted in a manner befitting the rank. The surname Colonel is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Colonel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colonel 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 Colonel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Colonel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Colonel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.