Colyer

Colyer Meaning & Origin

About Colyer
The surname Colyer is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a charcoal burner. It is derived from the Middle English word "colier," which means "charcoal burner." The name was given to individuals who were involved in the production of charcoal, which was an important fuel source during medieval times. Over time, the surname Colyer has evolved and variations such as Collyer and Collier have also been used.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Colyer: 3,126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,306
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊliΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colyer in Braille

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

The name Colyer in braille

How to sign the name Colyer using Sign Language

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

The name Colyer in sign language

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