UK surname
A surname possibly derived from the Old French word "colon" meaning a small hill or mound.
In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Collon surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #27,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Eyemouth, St Leonard Shoreditch and Wolstanton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Collon is 299 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 57.4%.
1881 census count
47
Ranked #27,019
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
299 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Collon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Collon surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 120 | #15,144 |
| 1861 | historical | 299 | #8,460 |
| 1881 | historical | 47 | #27,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 214 | #14,214 |
| 1901 | historical | 73 | #26,069 |
| 1911 | historical | 45 | #28,332 |
| 1997 | modern | 27 | #35,016 |
| 1998 | modern | 27 | #35,148 |
| 1999 | modern | 25 | #35,413 |
| 2000 | modern | 23 | #35,588 |
| 2001 | modern | 21 | #35,646 |
| 2002 | modern | 20 | #35,894 |
| 2003 | modern | 19 | #36,011 |
| 2004 | modern | 19 | #36,147 |
| 2005 | modern | 17 | #36,407 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 23 | #36,400 |
| 2011 | modern | 22 | #36,430 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 19 | #36,691 |
| 2014 | modern | 18 | #36,811 |
| 2015 | modern | 19 | #36,736 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Eyemouth, St Leonard Shoreditch, Wolstanton, Toxteth Park and Birstall. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyemouth | Berwick |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Wolstanton | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 5 | Birstall | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Collon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Collon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Collon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Collon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Collon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Collon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Collon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Collon has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "colon," which means hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on or near a hill.
The earliest known record of the name Collon can be found in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Aubin in Angers, France, dated around 1150. This document mentions a person named Robertus de Colon, likely referring to someone from a place called Colon or Collon.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Colun, Colon, and Collon, in records from different regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Anjou. It is also found in the Calendars of the Exchequer of Normandy, which were administrative records kept by the Norman government.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Collon was Jean Collon, a French cleric who lived in the late 12th century and served as the Bishop of Amiens from 1182 to 1190.
Another notable figure was Guillaume Collon, a French sculptor who lived in the 15th century and was responsible for creating several sculptures for the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.
In the 16th century, the name Collon appears in the records of the Huguenot community in France. During this period of religious persecution, many Huguenots fled to other parts of Europe, including England and the Netherlands, carrying their surnames with them.
One prominent individual from this era was Jean Collon, a French Huguenot who was born in Rouen in 1558 and later settled in England, where he became a successful merchant and member of the Eastland Company.
In the 17th century, the name Collon can be found in various parts of England, possibly due to the influx of Huguenot refugees. One notable bearer was Sir John Collon (1608-1672), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1665.
Another individual of note was Jacques Collon, a French historian and writer who lived in the late 17th century and authored several works on the history of France and the Huguenot community.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Collon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 14 Collons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 14 | 2.57x |
| Durham | 8 | 5.87x |
| Suffolk | 6 | 10.75x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 1.09x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 3.46x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 1.35x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.90x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.44x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1.47x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 2.82x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.29x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dawdon in Durham leads with 6 Collons recorded in 1881 and an index of 357.14x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dawdon | 6 | 357.14x |
| Grundisburgh | 6 | 4615.38x |
| Stretford | 6 | 200.67x |
| Toxteth Park | 5 | 27.14x |
| Aston | 4 | 12.57x |
| Hulme | 3 | 26.41x |
| Old Monkland | 2 | 34.01x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 5.02x |
| Bow London | 1 | 17.12x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 3.42x |
| Cowpen Bewley | 1 | 666.67x |
| Edmonton | 1 | 27.10x |
| Guisbrough | 1 | 101.01x |
| Hartley | 1 | 555.56x |
| Helmington Row | 1 | 156.25x |
| Hove | 1 | 29.50x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.50x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 5.93x |
| Stoke Upon Trent | 1 | 6.09x |
| West Greenock | 1 | 15.67x |
| Westminster St John | 1 | 17.92x |
| Wharram Percy | 1 | 10000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Collon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Collon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Collon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| Ag Labourer | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Bottle Maker | 1 |
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Engine Driver 7/1 (Ag) | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Governess (Teacher) | 1 |
| Inmate Of A House For Unmarried Women | 1 |
| Iron Miner | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Master Mariner | 1 |
| Monthly Nurse | 1 |
| Plumber | 1 |
| Potter | 1 |
| Shorthand Correspondent | 1 |
| Umbrella Machinist | 1 |
| Wood Turner | 1 |
| Woollen Goods Agent | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Collon surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Collon a modern rank of #36,679.
A surname possibly derived from the Old French word "colon" meaning a small hill or mound.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Collon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.