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

Colona, 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 Colona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colona in America

Colona is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colona surname appeared 418 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 Colona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colona 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 Colona

The surname Colona is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lazio, particularly in the vicinity of Rome. This name is derived from the Latin word "colonna," which means "column" or "pillar," suggesting a possible connection to architectural or construction trades in its early origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Colona can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Città di Roma," a collection of historical documents from the Roman city-state. This manuscript, dating back to the 12th century, mentions individuals bearing the name Colona, indicating its presence in the area during that time.

The Colona family was a prominent Roman noble family that played a significant role in the history of the Papal States and the city of Rome itself. Notable members of this family include Stefano Colona, a 13th-century Roman senator, and Giordano Colona, a 14th-century papal legate and cardinal.

In the 15th century, the surname Colona appeared in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Romana," a register of noble families in Rome. This record provides valuable insights into the status and influence of the Colona lineage within the city's aristocratic circles.

One notable figure from the Colona family was Giovanni Colona, a 16th-century Italian humanist and philosopher who was born in Rome in 1467 and died in 1548. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Colona was Prospero Colonna, a 16th-century Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) and military commander who served under various Italian states and the Holy Roman Empire. He was born in 1452 and died in 1518, leaving a lasting legacy in the art of warfare.

In the 17th century, the Colona family continued to hold significant influence in Rome. One example is Marcantonio Colonna, a Roman nobleman and military leader who served as the Viceroy of Valencia and Captain General of the Papal States in the early 1600s.

Throughout history, the surname Colona has also been associated with various place names, such as Colonna, a town located in the Metropolitan City of Rome, and Colonnetta, a village in the province of Teramo, both in Italy. These place names likely derived from the same Latin root as the surname itself, further reinforcing the connection between the name and architectural or structural elements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colona

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

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

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