The Nicolle/Collenette Families of Guernsey
Researched by and © in this format by Peter Guilbert

with additions (Marriette line) from Dave Bulford Canada


Contents

Introduction

Surnames

Contact

Index


Introduction

Research has shown Nicolle is from the Greek, nike - victory, laos - people. Latinised to Nicolaus in the XIIIth century. In the form Nicol has been known in Britanny from 1427. The name Colinet is derived from the diminutive of Nicol - Nicolin - Nicolet - Colin - Colinette and is recognised in Britanny from about 1361. (Les Noms de Familles les plus portes en Bretagne - Gwennole Le Menn - 1993)

Research from Castel Parish Registers from 1674 - 1812.


Contact

Peter Guilbert - guilbgci@guernsey.net

http://www.genealogy.guernsey.net


Created 3 Apr 1999 by Reunion