Colquhoun

Colquhoun

Colquhoun (pronounced /kəˈhuːn/) is a surname of Scottish origin.[1] It is a habitational name from the barony of Colquhoun in Dumbartonshire.[1] The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic elements còil ("nook"), cùil ("corner"), or coill(e) ("wood") + cumhann ("narrow").

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People with the surname Colquhoun

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See also

  • Calhoun (disambiguation), variant name
  • Colhoun (disambiguation), variant name
  • Cahoon, variant name
  • Clan Colquhoun, Scottish clan

References

  1. ^ a b Colquhoun Name Meaning and History Retrieved on 2008-02-25



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