Dictionary of Family Names

Origin of the Surname COLLEY.

COLLEY, Coll-lle, in Welsh, denotes the place of hazel; Cil-lle, the place on the back or neck of the hill; from cil or col, the back or neck. Coille, Gaelic, a wood.

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