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

Collo, 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 Collo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collo in America

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

The Collo 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 Collo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collo 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 Collo

The surname COLLO originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "collo," meaning "neck" or "collar." The name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a distinctive physical feature related to their neck or collar area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the COLLO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "Collo," "Colli," and "Collus," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era.

Throughout the centuries, the COLLO surname has been associated with several notable figures. In the 14th century, a merchant named Giacomo COLLO was documented in the city of Venice, where he conducted trade with merchants from the Ottoman Empire. His success in business allowed his family to establish a prominent position in Venetian society.

In the 16th century, the name COLLO gained recognition through the works of the Italian philosopher and humanist, Pietro COLLO (1500-1570). Born in Padua, he wrote extensively on moral philosophy and was renowned for his teachings at the University of Padua.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the COLLO surname was Giovanni Battista COLLO (1720-1795), an Italian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city of Naples.

Another notable individual was Antonio COLLO (1810-1876), an Italian painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. He was born in the town of Bassano del Grappa and achieved recognition for his works depicting the rural life and scenery of the Veneto region.

In the 20th century, the COLLO surname gained further prominence with the Italian writer and journalist, Renato COLLO (1920-2005). He was born in Milan and became renowned for his contributions to Italian literature, particularly his novels and short stories that explored themes of social commentary and human relationships.

While the COLLO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas, through migration and immigration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide valuable insights into the rich heritage and origins of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collo

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

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

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