Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkʌl.ən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of the German city of Cologne, which was derived from Latin colonia "colony". Related NamesDetails RootCologne (place name)Given Name DescendantCullen(English) Same SpellingCullen 2 Categories German cities, rugby union All Blacks, Sims 2 characters