collins

Family Crest

Oct 19, 1600

The silver or gray background on the shield stands for peace and sincerity. The two lions represent bravery, strength, ferocity, and valour.

Collins Family History

Oct 19, 1600

The name Collins was adopted by a large number of Irish Families in the 17th century. It is among the 50 most frequently found in the counrty. The O'Colleians and the O'Ciolleians were the main septs based in Limerick and Cork respictively and in these countries the majority of these descendents can still be found today.

Facts

Oct 19, 1601

First found in North Desmond, later part of County Limerick, where they were lords of the baronies of Connello and lords of Eighter Conghalach (Lower Connello).

Spelling Variations

Oct 20, 1601

Spelling variations of this name include: Collins, Colins, O'Cullane, Cullane

Famous People With This Last Name

Oct 20, 1601

-Colonel Eileen Marie Collins - US airforce officer and astronaut, !st female space shuttle pilot (1995) and commander (1999)
-Susan M Collins - American, US Senator from Maine
- Cecil Collins - English Painter

Family Motto

Oct 20, 1604

The Collins Family did not have an existing motto.

Migration to America

Oct 20, 1613

Many of the Colins family came to America in the 17th century and over half of them went to Virginia.
- Susan Collins, Virginia, 1613
- Peeler Collins, Virginia, 1621
- Josaias Collins, Virginia, 1622

Migration to America (cont.)

Oct 20, 1703

Collins settlers were still coming to America in the 18th century.
over half of them settled in Virginia like the 17th century.
- Edwd Collins, Virginia, 1703
- Diana Collins. Virginia, 1704
- Sara Collins, Virginia, 1704
- Mattw Collins, Virginia, 1714
- Thos Collins, Virginia, 1716

Migration to America (cont.)

Oct 20, 1803

Unlike the 17th and 18th the 19th century settlers did not go to Virginia they went to different states.
- Isaac Collins, New York, 1803
- Marget Collins, New York, 1812

My Coat of Arms

Oct 21, 2011

I chose the blue background because it means strenght and loyalty, and my family and I are strong and can get through anything together.
The heart represents sincerity, truthfulness, and charity, and I chose it because family is the most important thing and my family is always there for one another and willing to help.
The green inside the heart represents hope and loyalty in love. I chose green because my family is a very close family in love and we will always stick together.

My Family Motto

Oct 23, 2011

For my family motto I chose ''In time if test, family is best"
I chose that for my family morro because your family is always going to be there for you when no one else is.