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
Scholar 275
Agricultural Labourer 120
House Servant 54
At Home 42
Servant 35
Labourer 29
Laundress 25
Annuitant 23
Farm Labourer 18
Dress Maker 16
Pauper 16
House Keeper 15
Carpenter 14
General Servant 12
Farmer 11
Shoe Maker 11
Mason 11
Ag Labourer 11
Farmer's Son 10
Wife Of Above 10
Cook 9
Blacksmith 9
Cordwainer 9
Clerk 8
Scholar At Home 8

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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