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

Collien, 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 Collien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collien in America

Collien is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Collien surname appeared 129 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 Collien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collien 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 Collien

The surname Collien has its origins in the ancient Germanic regions of Europe, tracing back to the Medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Kolle," which referred to a rounded or elevated landform, similar to a hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Collien name appears in the 13th-century Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, an important collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in the territories that now comprise parts of modern-day Germany and the surrounding areas.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Collen" and "Colln," were also found in various records and documents across Central Europe. Some historians speculate that the name could be linked to specific place names or geographic features bearing a similar root, though definitive evidence is scarce.

One notable figure bearing the Collien surname was Hans Collien, a German painter and engraver active in the 16th century. Born in the city of Nuremberg around 1520, Collien's artworks reflected the Renaissance style prevalent in that era, and his engravings were highly regarded by his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Collien, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1588 to 1647. Collien was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and authored several influential works on theology and ethics during his lifetime.

In the realm of literature, the name Collien is associated with the German writer and poet, Friedrich Collien, who was born in 1766 and passed away in 1820. Collien's literary works, which included poems and plays, were celebrated for their vivid depictions of rural life and natural landscapes.

Moving into the 19th century, the Collien surname gained further recognition through the achievements of the German explorer and naturalist, Gustav Collien. Born in 1827, Collien embarked on several expeditions to Africa and South America, contributing significantly to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.

Lastly, the American businessman and philanthropist, Edward Collien, who lived from 1842 to 1917, left a lasting impact on the city of Baltimore. Collien amassed a considerable fortune through his successful business ventures and later donated substantial funds towards the establishment of educational institutions and public parks in the Baltimore area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collien

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

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

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