Collins
“descendant of Coileán, 'young hound / whelp'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Collins an Irish name?
Collins is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Coileáin.
What does the surname Collins mean?
Collins (Irish: Ó Coileáin) means “descendant of Coileán, 'young hound / whelp'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Collins from?
The historic homeland of the Collins name is Cork, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Collins?
Ó Coileáin. Related spellings: O'Collins.
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