Colyer Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

Spelled Colyer, the surname still points back to Collier. Name scholars give the meaning as “Charcoal burner”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Collier surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Colyer is listed among the recognised spellings of Collier. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Collyer and Colier.

About 3,126 people in the United States were recorded as Colyer in 2010, placing it 10,306 on the national list. Want more than a summary? See the Colyer family name pack.