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

Colazo, 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 Colazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colazo in America

Colazo is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colazo surname appeared 205 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 Colazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colazo 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 Colazo

The surname COLAZO originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "colazzo," which means "small hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to people who lived on or near small hills or elevated areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COLAZO can be found in the municipal archives of Naples, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a certain Giovanni Colazo is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Sorrento.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in several tax records and land deeds in the town of Cosenza, located in the Calabrian province of the same name. One notable mention is that of a Francesco Colazo, who was a wealthy merchant and vineyard owner.

During the 17th century, the COLAZO surname gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria, where several members of the family held important positions in the local government and church. One such individual was Vincenzo Colazo, who served as the mayor of Reggio Calabria in the mid-1600s.

In the 18th century, a branch of the COLAZO family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Salvatore Colazo (1725-1798), a renowned painter and artist who was celebrated for his religious works and portraits.

Another prominent figure bearing the COLAZO name was Giuseppe Colazo (1810-1878), who was a renowned philosopher and educator from Naples. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

The 19th century saw the COLAZO surname spread further across Italy and even into other parts of Europe. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Colazo (1845-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Genoa, who made significant contributions to the city's cultural and educational institutions.

Throughout its history, the COLAZO surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, artists, philosophers, and government officials. While the name may have originated from a geographical reference to small hills or mounds, it has since transcended its humble beginnings and become a well-established surname in Italy and other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colazo

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

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 Colazo 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 Colazo 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 Colazo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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