TheNameDBCollyn
PatronymicMeaning
Possibly a variant of Colin or Collin, derived from the personal name Coll or Nicholas.
Etymology
May derive from the Gaelic personal name Coll or represent a variant of the English name Colin. The exact etymology is uncertain.
About the Collyn Surname
An obscure variant of common patronymic surnames. Limited historical records make definitive classification difficult.
Distribution
Rare surname with limited distribution in England and Ireland.
Notable Bearers
Unknown