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

Colombani, 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 Colombani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colombani in America

Colombani is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colombani surname appeared 137 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 Colombani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colombani 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 Colombani

The surname Colombani is of Italian origin, derived from the word "colomba," which means "dove" in Italian. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Colombani can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various historical documents, such as property records and census registers, suggesting that the family had a presence in the Venetian Republic during that time.

In the 14th century, the Colombani family is mentioned in several chronicles and manuscripts related to the city of Verona. These records indicate that the family held positions of influence and power within the local nobility.

During the Renaissance period, the Colombani name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Girolamo Colombani (1467-1532), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Verona, was celebrated for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the Colombani surname was Giovanni Battista Colombani (1636-1693), a Venetian scholar and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy. His writings were widely read and studied in academic circles across Europe.

In the 18th century, Ferdinando Colombani (1718-1792) was a prominent Italian composer and violinist. Born in Modena, he composed numerous operas and instrumental works, and served as the court composer for the Duke of Modena.

The Colombani surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. For example, the village of Colombano al Lambro, located near Milan, is believed to have derived its name from the Colombani family, who may have been landowners or influential figures in the area during the medieval period.

Throughout history, the Colombani surname has been documented in various forms and spellings, such as Colomban, Colombano, and Colombanini, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences across different parts of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colombani

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

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

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