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

Colonia, 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 Colonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colonia in America

Colonia is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colonia surname appeared 147 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 Colonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colonia 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 Colonia

The surname Colonia has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "colonia," which referred to a settlement or colony established by the ancient Romans. This surname was likely adopted by individuals who resided in or had some connection to a Roman colony or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Colonia can be traced back to the 12th century in various Italian regions, particularly in the areas around Rome and other parts of central Italy. Some of the earliest known bearers of this surname include Guglielmo Colonia, a prominent landowner from Rome mentioned in records from the late 12th century, and Pietro Colonia, a merchant from Florence who was active in the early 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Colonia. One of the most renowned was Francesco Colonia (1433-1520), a celebrated Italian painter and architect from Venice. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, including the Basilica di San Marco in Venice.

Another prominent figure with the surname Colonia was Giovanni Battista Colonia (1592-1671), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Milan. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was among the first to observe and document the transit of Mercury across the sun in 1631.

In the 18th century, the surname Colonia was associated with the prominent Italian family of the same name, who were influential landowners and politicians in the Papal States. One notable member was Cardinal Giovanni Colonia (1709-1789), who served as the Papal Nuncio to various European courts and played a significant role in diplomacy during his lifetime.

The surname Colonia also has a connection to the ancient city of Colonia, which was a Roman settlement located in what is now modern-day Cologne, Germany. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from this region or had ancestors who were connected to the Roman colony there.

Throughout history, the surname Colonia has been documented in various forms and spellings, such as Colona, Colonna, and Coloni, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. These variations can be found in historical records, manuscripts, and other documents from different parts of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colonia

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

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

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