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

Coller, 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 Coller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coller in America

Coller is the 22081st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coller surname appeared 1,173 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 Coller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coller 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 Coller

The surname Coller is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Shropshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "coal," and likely referred to someone who worked as a coal miner or dealer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Coller surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Colerus in Shropshire. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled as "Coler" or a similar variation.

In the 13th century, records from the Shropshire area mention individuals with the surname Coller, such as Roger le Coler (1245) and William le Coler (1275). The use of the Norman French prefix "le" before the surname was common during this period.

The Coller surname also has strong ties to the village of Colebrookdale, located in Shropshire. This place name, originally spelled "Colbrokdel," is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the Coller surname was John Coller (1564-1619), a prominent English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure was Sir Samuel Coller (1638-1701), a successful merchant and landowner in Warwickshire, who was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his contributions to the local community.

In the 18th century, the Coller surname gained prominence in various parts of England, with individuals such as Thomas Coller (1712-1784), a renowned clockmaker from London, and William Coller (1737-1806), a respected author and scholar from Oxford.

The Coller surname also spread to other parts of the British Isles, with notable individuals such as Robert Coller (1795-1867), a Scottish minister and educator who played a significant role in the development of education in Glasgow.

While the Coller surname has its roots in England, it has since been adopted by families in various countries around the world, reflecting the widespread migration and cultural exchange that has occurred throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coller

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

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 Coller 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 Coller 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 Coller was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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