Colleran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Colleran

What does the name Colleran mean?

The surname Colleran comes from the Irish name Ó Callarain, which may be derived from the Gaelic "callaire" meaning "crier, ranter or bellringer." 1

Early Origins of the Colleran family

The surname Colleran was first found in counties Mayo and Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island.

Early History of the Colleran family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colleran research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1765, 1866 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Colleran History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Colleran Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Colleran, Calleran, Callerain, Caleraine, O'Colleran, O'Calleran and many more.

Early Notables of the Colleran family

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Colleran migration to the United States +

Colleran Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Colleran, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1864

Contemporary Notables of the name Colleran (post 1700) +

Enda Colleran (1942-2004), Irish Gaelic football manager and player
William Arthur Colleran (1923-2000), Hollywood film director, cinematographer, and producer

Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)