Collett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Collett Name Meaning: This is a diminutive of 'col',a pet form of the male given name 'Nikolaos'. 'Nikan',conquer + 'laos',people.

This may represent successful individuals 'victory-people'. The name was popular among 'Christians' & usually borne by a 'monk'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Collett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Collett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 113
Female Servant 64
Independent 53
Farmer 39
Labourer 32
Male Servant 27
Carpenter 23
Shoe Maker 21
Ag Labourer 16
Mason 15
Clerk 12
Blacksmith 11
Dress Maker 10
Tailor 10
Butcher 9
Painter 9
Baker 8
Cord Wainer 7
Gardener 6
Pupil 6
Publican 5
School Mistress 5
Cooper 5
Brush Maker 4
Stationer 4

Collett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Collett 100% 28,164
2 Collet 86% 1,719
3 Collitt 86% 1,192
4 Collette 88% 460
5 Callett 86% 380
6 Cullett 86% 237
7 Colett 86% 160

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The surname Collett is the most popular version of all its varients

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