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

Collao, 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 Collao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collao in America

Collao is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Collao surname appeared 142 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 Collao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collao 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 Collao

The surname COLLAO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "collado," which means a small hill or hillock. The name may have originated in areas with hilly or mountainous terrain, possibly in regions like Galicia or Castile.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the COLLAO surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan COLLAO was documented in the late 1500s. However, there are no specific details available about this individual.

In the 17th century, records show a Francisco COLLAO who was a renowned painter and engraver from Seville, Spain. He was born around 1620 and is known for his religious artwork and engravings depicting biblical scenes.

During the colonial era, the COLLAO surname spread to the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers ventured to the New World. One notable figure was Pedro COLLAO, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 1530s under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro.

In the 18th century, a man named Martín COLLAO gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Spain, including the Plaza Mayor in Madrid.

Another individual of note was María COLLAO, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She published a collection of poems and was renowned for her lyrical style and exploration of themes related to love and nature.

Variations of the COLLAO surname can be found in historical records, such as Colao, Collado, and Collados, which may have been influenced by regional dialects or transcription errors. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names in Spain, such as the town of Collado Villalba in the Madrid region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collao

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

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

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