Coleman.
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
Meaning & usage
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Colman.
A surname originating as an occupation for a coal man, who burnt coal.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Drew County, Arkansas.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Nevada County, California.
A number of places in the United States: A city in Sumter County, Florida.
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Randolph County, Georgia. It was an incorporated city until 2007.
A number of places in the United States: A small city in Midland County, Michigan.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Cass County, Missouri.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Columbiana County, Ohio.
A number of places in the United States: A small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Johnston County, Oklahoma.
A number of places in the United States: A city, the county seat of Coleman County, Texas, named after the county.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia.
A number of places in the United States: A village in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
A place in Canada: A community in the municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.
A place in Canada: A township municipality in Timiskaming District, Ontario.
A place in Canada: A community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
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