Colle Surname HistoryThe name Colle is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the given name Nicholas. Coll was a popular diminutive of Nicholas in the Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Colle familyThe surname Colle was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Colle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colle research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1293, 1334, 1379, 1406, 1408, 1438, 1524, 1777, 1796 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Colle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Colle Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Colle include Colls, Colles, Colle, Coll, Col and others. Early Notables of the Colle familyDistinguished members of the family include
Colle RankingIn France, the name Colle is the 1,147th most popular surname with an estimated 4,796 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Colle family to IrelandSome of the Colle family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Colle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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