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

Colimon, 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 Colimon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colimon in America

Colimon is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colimon surname appeared 122 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 Colimon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colimon 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 Colimon

The surname COLIMON is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, likely during the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "col" meaning "neck" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain." This combination suggests a connection to a person or place situated on a hillside or at the base of a mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the COLIMON name can be traced back to a document from the year 1187, which references a person named Renaud de Colimon. This individual is believed to have been a landowner or nobleman residing in the region of Normandy, France.

In the 13th century, the COLIMON name appears in several medieval records and manuscripts, including a text from 1265 that mentions a knight named Sir Godefroy de Colimon. This knight is said to have participated in the Seventh Crusade, which took place from 1248 to 1254.

During the 14th century, the COLIMON name gained prominence in the region of Picardy, France. Historical records from this era indicate that a family bearing the COLIMON surname held lands and properties in the vicinity of the town of Amiens.

One notable figure from this period was Jean de Colimon, born in 1329, who served as a trusted advisor to the French King Charles V. Jean de Colimon was renowned for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between France and England during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the COLIMON name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands). Records from this time mention a merchant named Willem Colimon, born in 1542 in Antwerp, who established a successful trading business and contributed to the city's economic prosperity.

Another notable individual was Marie de Colimon, born in 1601 in Paris, who gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. Her works were highly regarded during the French Renaissance and can still be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the COLIMON name continued to appear in various historical documents and records, spanning different regions and countries. However, it is important to note that the spelling and variations of the name may have evolved over time, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colimon

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

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

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