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

Colio, 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 Colio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colio in America

Colio is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colio surname appeared 181 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 Colio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colio 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 Colio

The surname Colio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "collo," which means "neck" or "collar." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to those who made or sold collars or neckwear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colio can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard era in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name is spelled "Collio" in this text, which may indicate an alternative spelling or a variation of the name.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Guglielmo Colio was mentioned in the records of the city of Genoa. He was a prominent figure and held significant influence in the region during that time period. Another notable individual bearing this surname was Pietro Colio, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century and taught at the University of Bologna.

The name Colio has also been associated with several place names in Italy. For instance, Colio is a small village located in the province of Pavia, Lombardy. Additionally, there is a commune called Colli sul Velino in the province of Rieti, Lazio, which may have derived its name from the Italian word "colli" meaning "hills."

In the 16th century, a artist named Giovanni Battista Colio achieved recognition for his remarkable frescoes adorning the walls of several churches in Rome. His work can still be admired today in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli.

Another notable figure with the surname Colio was Francesco Colio, a military commander who served under the Spanish crown during the 17th century. He played a pivotal role in the defense of the Spanish territories in Italy during the Thirty Years' War.

While the surname Colio may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobles, scholars, artists, and military leaders, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colio

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

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

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