Collier is a surname with English origins. It derives from the Middle English word “colier,” meaning a coal miner or someone who worked in the charcoal-burning industry. The name was often given to people who lived and worked in coal mining regions, particularly in northern England. Today, the Collier surname is relatively common in the UK, US, and Canada. Notable people with this surname include musician Phil Collier and American football player Chris Collier.
