Find out how popular the last name Colarossi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Colarossi.

Colarossi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Colarossi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colarossi in America

Colarossi is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colarossi surname appeared 359 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Colarossi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colarossi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Colarossi

The surname Colarossi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lazio and Campania, where it was first recorded during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "colare" and "rosso," which together translate to "to filter" and "red," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade involving the filtering or processing of red dyes or pigments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Colarossi can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a family with this name residing in the town of Palestrina, located in the province of Rome. Around the same time period, another branch of the Colarossi family is documented as living in the city of Naples, where they were engaged in the production of textiles and dyes.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Colarossi (1428-1492) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Florence. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the Florentine society and economy for several generations.

Another person of historical significance bearing the surname Colarossi was Antonio Colarossi (1670-1738), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 16th century, a branch of the Colarossi family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and vineyard proprietors. One member, Giuseppe Colarossi (1563-1624), is recorded as having been a prominent figure in the wine trade and a benefactor of local churches and charitable organizations.

In the 19th century, a sculptor named Filippo Colarossi (1841-1901) gained recognition for his works in marble and bronze. Born in the town of Pontecorvo, near Rome, he received commissions from various patrons, including the Vatican and several aristocratic families.

Throughout its history, the surname Colarossi has maintained a presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio, Campania, and Sicily. While the name may have evolved from occupational origins, it has since become associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colarossi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Colarossi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Colarossi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Colarossi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Colarossi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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