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Last Name
330k
in the U.S.
in 2010
330k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Collins mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Collins
User Submitted Origins
English
53%
Irish
35%
African
8%
Greek
3%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Collins means "The meaning of collins.in African/arish collins means victory is.only from God".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Collins is of African origin and means "Victory Is. Only From... GOD".
- According to 2 people from Nigeria and Uganda, the name Collins is of African / Irish origin and means "Victory of the people".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Collins is of Greek origin and means "Victory of the people or the peoples victory".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Collins is of Greek origin and means "Peoples victory".
- 2 submissions from Nigeria and Ghana agree the name Collins means "Victorious army" and is of English origin.
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Collins means "Man of God" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Collins is of English origin and means "Noble man".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Collins is of Irish origin and means "The name Collins that come from Ireland means 'young dog' or 'whelp'".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Collins is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin and means "Success".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
- English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
Wiktionary
- An English patronymic surname from the given name Colin.
- An Irish surname, anglicized from Irish Ó Coileáin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A locale in the United States.
- A town in New York; named for a local dairy farming family.
- A city, the county seat of Covington County, Mississippi; named for Mississippi statesman Fred W. Collins.
- A city in Georgia; named for early settler Perry Collins.
- A city in Iowa.
- A village in Missouri; named for the local judge William Collins.
- A former settlement in Fresno County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Napa County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Indiana; named for railroad official James Collins.
- A census-designated place in Wisconsin; named for railroad official Sumner J. Collins.
- Any of various alcoholic drinks made with lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.
Notable Persons Named Collins
Notable Persons Named Collins
Collins Pennie
He has been prominent since 2002. Collins was born on June 20th, 1985 in Brooklyn.
Collins John
Collins John is a soccer player for the FC Twente, Fulham F.C., Leicester City F.C., Watford F.C., N.E.C. (football club), K.S.V. Roeselare, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, Gabala SC, Padideh F.C., Barnet F.C., Piast Gliwice, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Netherlands national under-21 football team, and Ne. Collins was born on October 17th, 1985 in Zwedru, Liberia.
Collins Mbesuma
Collins Mbesuma is a soccer player for the Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C., Roan United F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Portsmouth F.C., C.S. Marítimo, Bursaspor, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C., Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C., Orlando Pirates, and Zambia national football team. Collins was born on February 3rd, 1984 in Luanshya, Zambia.
Collins Fai
Collins Fai is a soccer player for the Standard Liège, Union Douala, Njala Quan Sports Academy, FC Dinamo București, Cameroon national under-23 football team, and Cameroon national football team. Collins was born on August 13th, 1992 in Bamenda.
Collins Injera
Collins was born on October 18th, 1986.
Collins Chabane
Collins Chabane was a Secretary General of the ANC, Minister of Public Service, and Administration. Collins was born on April 15th, 1960 in Limpopo. He breathed his last breath on March 15th, 2015.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Collins
Notable Persons With the Last Name Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, audio engineer, author, and actor. He holds the title Dance on a Volcano", In the Air Tonight", Against All Odds", and Another Day in Paradise". His most notable accomplishments were from 1968 to 2011. Phil was given the name Philip David Charles Collins on January 30th, 1951 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England.
Lily Collins
Lily Collins is an actress and model. She was most prominent from 1991 to present. Lily was given the name Lily Jane Collins by her parent Phil Collins on March 18th, 1989 in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
Bo Derek
Bo Derek is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1977. Bo was given the name Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20th, 1956 in Long Beach, California, U.S. Bo is also known as Kathleen Collins.
Dame Joan Collins
Dame Joan Collins is an actress, author, and columnist. Her ongoing career started in 1951. Dame was given the name Joan Henrietta Collins on May 23rd, 1933 in Paddington, London, England.
Jamie Collins
Jamie Collins is an athlete. His most notable accomplishments were from 2013 to present. Jamie was born on October 20th, 1989 in McCall Creek, Mississippi.
Michael Collins
Michael Collins is a test pilot.
- Ben CollinsRacing Driver
- Susan CollinsChairman of the Senate Aging Committee
- Michael CollinsChairman of the Provisional Government
- Misha CollinsActor
- Lynn CollinsActress
- Judy CollinsMusician
- Bootsy CollinsMusician
- Stephen CollinsActor
- Suzanne CollinsScreenwriting
- Jason CollinsBasketball Player
- Frank SkinnerComedian
- Francis CollinsDirector of the National Institutes of Health
- Pauline CollinsActor
- Jackie CollinsNovelist
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Collins | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 71.61% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 22.43% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.77% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.23% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.47% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Collins
People with the last name Collins are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Collins
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