About Colvin
The surname Colvin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacColumbáin," meaning "son of Columbán." The name Columbán is a diminutive form of the name Columba, which means "dove" in Latin. The surname Colvin is therefore associated with the qualities of peace, gentleness, and purity, symbolized by the dove.
The surname Colvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colvin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Colvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Colvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.