Colins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Although Collins is a common English name, Colins is also an indigenous Irish name, derived from the Irish Gaelic "O'Coileain."

Early Origins of the Colins family

The surname Colins was first found in North Desmond the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, later part of County Limerick, where they were lords of the baronies of Connello and lords of Eighter Conghalach (Lower Connello). By the 13th century, they had moved south and settled in West Cork, having been driven out of their original territories by the Geraldines.

Early History of the Colins family

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Colins Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Collins, Colins, O'Cullane, Cullane and others.

Early Notables of the Colins family

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Colins migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Colins Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Chris Colins, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
Mr. Alexander Colins U.E. who settled in Home District, [Niagara], Lincoln County, Ontario c. 1783 1

Citations +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X