Find out how popular the last name Colie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Colie.

Colie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Colie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colie in America

Colie is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colie surname appeared 280 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Colie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Colie

The surname Colie has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "collie," which means "dog" or "hound." The name was likely originally a nickname given to someone who possessed dog-like traits, such as loyalty or tenacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homages rendered to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and clergy. The name is listed as "Coly" in this document, indicating its early spelling variations.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where a John Coly is mentioned in relation to a land transaction in the year 1373. This record provides evidence of the name's use as a surname during this period.

The surname Colie is closely linked to the Scottish town of Cullen, located in Moray, where a prominent family bearing the name resided for several generations. Sir Walter Colie, born in 1542, was a notable member of this family and served as a magistrate in the town.

Another historical figure of note is Robert Colie, a 16th-century scholar and theologian born in Aberdeen in 1563. Colie was a professor of divinity at the University of St. Andrews and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Clan MacGregor, with a John Colie listed as a member of the clan in 1624. This suggests that the surname may have been adopted by members of different Scottish clans over time.

During the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the achievements of James Colie, a celebrated Scottish poet born in Ayrshire in 1735. Colie's works, which often celebrated the beauty of the Scottish landscape, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Colie, a British naval officer born in Edinburgh in 1789. Colie had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy and was awarded the Order of the Bath for his service during the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its history, the surname Colie has undergone various spelling variations, including Collie, Colly, and Coaley, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity of Scotland. While the name has its roots in the Scottish Highlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Colie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Colie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Colie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Colie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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