How common is the COLBERSON surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname COLBERSON in the United States.

Are there COLBERSON soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the COLBERSON surname appear in Civil War records.

COLBERSON

Q: What does the surname COLBERSON mean?

The surname COLBERSON means "A patronymic surname meaning son of Colbert, where Colbert derives from Germanic elements meaning 'cool' and 'bright.'". It is of English origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

A patronymic surname meaning son of Colbert, where Colbert derives from Germanic elements meaning 'cool' and 'bright.'

Etymology

The surname combines the personal name 'Colbert' (from Old Germanic 'col' meaning cool and 'beraht' meaning bright) with the suffix '-son'. This indicates descent from a man named Colbert.

About the COLBERSON Surname

An English patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Colbert. The name is relatively uncommon in modern times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with some presence in Scandinavia.

COLBERSON Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the COLBERSON Surname

Charles Allen Colberson

GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, 1894-1898; SENATOR, 1899-1923

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval England, likely 12th-13th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the COLBERSON surname found in Civil War records.

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