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

Colima, 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 Colima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colima in America

Colima is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colima surname appeared 326 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 Colima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colima 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 Colima

The surname Colima has its origins in Mexico, specifically in the state of Colima. The name is derived from the Nahuatl word 'Coliman,' which means 'place of ancestors' or 'place of grandparents.' This suggests that the name has deep roots in the region's indigenous culture and history.

The Colima region has a rich archaeological heritage, with several pre-Columbian sites and artifacts discovered, including the famous Colima pottery and sculptures. The name Colima appeared in early Spanish records and documents from the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest and colonization of Mexico.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colima can be found in the "Relación de Michoacán," a 16th-century manuscript that describes the history and customs of the Purépecha people in the region of Michoacán. The document mentions the "Señorío de Colima," which was a pre-Hispanic political entity in the area.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Colima was Juan Bautista Colima, a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in the expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of present-day California and Oregon. He was born in Colima in 1608 and died around 1680.

Another historical figure with the surname Colima was Mariano Colima, a Mexican painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Colima in 1719 and is known for his religious paintings and engravings that adorned churches and chapels in the region.

During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), the name Colima gained prominence with José Antonio Colima, a revolutionary leader and military officer who fought against the Spanish forces. He was born in Colima in 1780 and played a crucial role in the independence movement in the western region of Mexico.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Colima was Manuel Colima, a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Colima from 1887 to 1891. He was born in Colima in 1842 and was a key figure in the political and legal affairs of the state during that period.

The surname Colima has also been associated with several geographical features in the region, such as the Colima Volcano, a large active volcano located in the state of Colima, and the Colima River, which flows through the state and empties into the Pacific Ocean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colima

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

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

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