Collins

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Colin, derived from the Latin name Nicolaus meaning 'victory of the people'.

Etymology

Derived from the personal name Colin, which is a diminutive of Nicholas from Latin 'Nicolaus'. The patronymic suffix '-s' indicates descent from a father named Colin.

About the Collins Surname

Collins is especially prevalent in Ireland where it became established during the medieval period. The surname has strong historical documentation in both English and Irish records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 720,000 bearers in the United States #96 most common surname
Rare Common

Particularly common in Ireland and England, with significant presence throughout the English-speaking world.

Collins Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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People with the Collins Surname

C.W. Collins

Clifford Collins

Doctor

D.D. Collins

Edgar Collins

General

Elmer Collins

G. Collins

DOCTOR

James H. Collins

John Collins

Mary Collins

R.A. Collins

Honorable

Ralph Collins

Ray Collins

Boston AL (baseball)

Ross Collins

Representative

William J. Collins

William Miller Collins