Collins Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Collins name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Collins coat of arms.
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Origin of the Collins name
In Ireland, Collins comes mainly from Ó Coileáin, "descendant of Coileán", a name meaning "whelp" or "young hound". The sept were lords in County Limerick until the Norman invasion pushed them south into west Cork, where the name is still very common. Michael Collins was born there in 1890. In England, Collins separately means "son of Colin".
Our historical archives hold much more on the Collins name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Collins name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Collins name FAQ
What does the Collins name mean?
Descendant of Coileán, "young hound". Common variants include Collin, Cullane, Ó Coileáin.
Where does the Collins surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Collins coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Collins crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Collins coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames.