2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Collentine
A surname derived from a French place name or the name of an ancestor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Collentine. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Collentine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Collentine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Collentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Collentine
The surname Collentine is believed to have originated in England during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "col" meaning coal and "tun" meaning a farm or settlement, indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked at a coal-producing farm or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Collentine can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a John de Colltun in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was initially present in the eastern regions of England.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Coletun, Colleton, and Colton, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that period. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a William de Colton in the county of Yorkshire, indicating the name's presence in northern England as well.
The Collentine surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded is Thomas Collentine, a landowner and member of the gentry class in Oxfordshire, who lived in the late 15th century.
During the 16th century, the name appears in records related to the English Reformation. John Collentine, a clergyman from Norfolk, was among those who embraced the Protestant faith and faced persecution for his beliefs in the 1550s.
In the 17th century, the Collentine family had a presence in London, with Richard Collentine, a successful merchant and alderman, being recorded in parish registers from the 1620s. His son, William Collentine, followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Collentine is associated with the literary world. Elizabeth Collentine, born in 1702 in Warwickshire, was a respected poet and author, known for her works on moral and religious themes.
Another notable figure bearing the Collentine surname was Sir James Collentine, a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1778 in Gloucestershire, he distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Bath for his bravery and leadership.
As the centuries passed, the Collentine family continued to contribute to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts, leaving an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of English history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Collentine
Among Census respondents with the surname Collentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Collentine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Collentine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Collentine
Collentine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,638 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,244 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,638 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,244 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Collentine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #151,639 | -1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 107 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Collentine bearers went from 110 to 107 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,244 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #151,639.
FAQ
Collentine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Collentine?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Collentine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Collentine?
Collentine ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Collentine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Collentine.
Has Collentine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Collentine went from 110 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Collentine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Collentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Collentine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Collentine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (7.5%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Collentine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Collentine mean?
A surname derived from a French place name or the name of an ancestor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Collentine (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Collentine?
Want to know how many people have the surname Collentine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.