2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Colando
Derived from Italian "colare" meaning to strain or filter, potentially indicating an occupation related to straining liquids or materials.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Colando. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Colando surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Colando in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Colando, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Colando
The surname Colando is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the Renaissance period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian verb "colare," which means "to strain" or "to filter." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked in a profession related to straining or filtering liquids, such as a winemaker or an olive oil producer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colando can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Colando was mentioned as a respected vintner. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late Middle Ages, further solidifying its Italian origins.
In the 15th century, the name appears in a manuscript detailing the construction of the iconic Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral). A stonemason named Pietro Colando is listed among the skilled artisans who contributed to the architectural masterpiece. This historical reference highlights the presence of the name in different regions of Italy during the Renaissance era.
The name Colando has also been linked to certain place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Colando di Moncalieri, located near Turin in the Piedmont region, may have derived its name from an individual bearing the surname Colando who once resided or held land in that area.
Notable individuals with the surname Colando include:
1. Girolamo Colando (1497-1568), a renowned Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Elisabetta Colando (1603-1674), an accomplished lace maker from Burano, whose exquisite creations were sought after by the nobility across Europe.
3. Antonio Colando (1720-1795), a skilled architect from Verona who designed several churches and palaces in the Veneto region.
4. Gabriele Colando (1832-1898), a celebrated Italian operatic tenor who performed at prestigious venues such as La Scala in Milan.
5. Maria Colando (1875-1952), a pioneering botanist from Naples who made significant contributions to the study of Mediterranean flora.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname Colando in various regions of Italy and its association with diverse professions, from the arts and architecture to science and music.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Colando
Among Census respondents with the surname Colando, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Colando bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Colando surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 105
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Colando
Colando appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,112 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,112 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,879 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Colando surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #145,028 | -1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 116 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Colando bearers went from 116 to 116 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #145,028.
FAQ
Colando surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Colando?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Colando. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Colando?
Colando ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Colando. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Colando.
Has Colando become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Colando went from 116 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Colando?
Among Census respondents with the surname Colando, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Colando in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Colando appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Colando (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Colando mean?
Derived from Italian "colare" meaning to strain or filter, potentially indicating an occupation related to straining liquids or materials. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Colando (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Colando?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.