Colquitt

Topographic

Meaning

Resident of Colquitt, a place name, or derived from Old English topographic elements.

Etymology

From the place name Colquitt in Norfolk, England, derived from Old English elements. The surname became established among residents of the region.

About the Colquitt Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a Norfolk place name. The surname reflects medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with concentrations in Norfolk and surrounding regions.

Colquitt Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Colquitt Surname