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

Colombi, 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 Colombi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colombi in America

Colombi is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colombi surname appeared 186 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 Colombi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colombi 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 Colombi

The surname Colombi originated in Italy during the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove," and may have been a nickname for someone with a gentle or peaceful nature, or perhaps someone who raised doves.

One of the earliest known records of the name Colombi can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of legal documents from the Lombard Kingdom in northern Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Colombo, Colombi, and Columbis.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Colombi was a prominent scholar and philosopher in the city of Bologna. He was born around 1220 and is known for his work on logic and metaphysics.

During the Renaissance, the Colombi family played a significant role in the arts and culture of Venice. Pietro Colombi, born in 1455, was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works adorned many churches and palaces in the city.

The name Colombi also has connections to several place names in Italy, such as Colombi di Montecompatri, a small town located near Rome. This place name dates back to the 14th century and is believed to have been derived from the surname itself.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Colombi, born in 1820, was a celebrated Italian composer and conductor. He is known for his operas and symphonic works, which were widely performed throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Enrico Colombi, born in 1865, who was a pioneering engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing early designs for aircraft and is considered one of the pioneers of aviation in Italy.

Francesco Colombi, born in 1892, was a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a key role in shaping the country's policies during the post-World War II period.

Throughout history, the surname Colombi has been carried by many individuals who have contributed to various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colombi

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

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

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