Surname:Coolidge

The English surname Coolidge may be of two possible origins. Firstly, the surname Coolidge may be derived from the place names Colwich or Cowick, both of which are found in England. Alternatively, the surname Coolidge may be of locative origin. Locative surnames are those names which derived their origin from a feature near which the original bearer lived or held land. In this instance, the surname Coolidge is derived from the Latin word "collega", meaning "college", and signifying "descendant of one who dwelled by or near a college".

References to the surname Coolidge or to a variant include a record of one Brian Colewich who was a resident in Nottinghamshirein 1210 (Curia Regis Rool). John Collidge is listed in the Wills of Chestershire during the year of 1639. Henry Collidge and Allice Wright were married at Saint James' Church in Clerkenwell, England in 1670. Notable bearers of this surname include the thirtieth President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929).

Blazon of Arms:Azure, on a fess argent, between three pomegranates leaved and stalked or, a snake nowed proper.

Translation:Asure (blue) signifies Truth and Loyalty. Argent (silver) signifies Peace and Sincerity. Or (yellow) denotes Generosity and Elevation on Mind.

Crest:The snake as in the arms.

Origin:England

Wikipedia

Wikipedia contains a list of people who share this surname, but no information about the surname per se; see wp:Coolidge (surname).