There are
1277
Colvilles in the USA
Colville is the
20709th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Colville

SirCharles

Sir Charles Colville (1770-1843) was a British army officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and served as Governor of Trinidad and Tobago.

AndrewColville

Andrew Colville is a Scottish author, known for his book 'The Ordnance Survey National Atlas of Scotland' which provides detailed mapping of Scotland.

SirJames

Sir James Colville (1871-1945) was a British naval officer who commanded the Royal Navy during World War I and later served as Governor of Malta.

RobertColville

Robert Colville (1909-1983) was a Canadian archaeologist known for his excavations at ancient Roman sites in North Africa and his contributions to the field of classical archaeology.

LadyMargaret

Lady Margaret Colville (1926-2015) was a Scottish noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to various charitable causes, including education and medical research.

DavidColville

David Colville (1907-1995) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Colville Group, a leading steel manufacturing company.

EmmaColville

Emma Colville is a British fashion designer known for her avant-garde and innovative designs, which have been showcased at top fashion events worldwide.

SirJohn

Sir John Colville (1917-1987) was a British civil servant and private secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II.

SusanColville

Susan Colville is an American actress known for her roles in various stage productions and her appearances in television shows and films.

HenryColville

Henry Colville (1807-1880) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for several football clubs in the 19th century, including Queen's Park and Partick.

Colville Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Colville' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name 'Colville' in Lanarkshire. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer was from or associated with the village of Colville.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Colville' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in Lanarkshire where the village of Colville is located. It is also found in other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in Canada, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Colville' include 'Coville', 'Colwell', 'Colesville', 'Collville', 'Colvil', 'Cauldwell', 'Cavell', 'Culville', and 'Cowell'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Colville' have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, including during periods of Scottish emigration to North America and British colonization. Many Colvilles have settled in Canada, Australia, and the United States.