Collins surname: meaning and origin
Collins means descendant of Coileán, meaning whelp or young dog. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Cork and Limerick.
| Irish form | Ó Coileáin |
|---|---|
| Meaning | descendant of Coileán, meaning whelp or young dog |
| Home region | Cork and Limerick (Munster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | Collin |
History of the Collins name
Collins is an English name too, but in Ireland it is mostly the Munster Ó Coileáin, strongest in west Cork and Limerick. Michael Collins was from west Cork.
More surnames from Munster
- Barryde Barra · from Barry
- O'BrienÓ Briain · descendant of Brian
- CahillÓ Cathail · descendant of Cathal
- O'CallaghanÓ Ceallacháin · descendant of Ceallachán
- McCarthyMac Cárthaigh · son of Cárthach
- CaseyÓ Cathasaigh · descendant of Cathasach
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Collins mean?
Collins (Irish: Ó Coileáin) means descendant of Coileán, meaning whelp or young dog.
What is the Irish spelling of Collins?
The Irish-language form of Collins is Ó Coileáin.
Where is the surname Collins from?
Collins is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Cork and Limerick in Munster.
What are other spellings of Collins?
Related spellings and forms include Collin.