Explore the Family Name Colabella
The meaning of Colabella
Italian: nickname from the personal name Cola + bella ‘beautiful’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Domenic, Nicola, Onofrio, Rocco, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colabella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Colabella has seen a slight decrease in the United States over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname, while by 2010, its rank slipped to 54,637, indicating a decline of approximately 5.46%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname remained stable, at 377 in both 2000 and 2010. This statistic suggests that while other surnames may have increased in usage, the number of people with the Colabella surname remained consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,637 | -5.46% |
| Count | 377 | 377 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colabella
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Colabella surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates negligible changes. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (97.35% in 2000 and 97.08% in 2010) of individuals with this surname identified as White. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a noteworthy increase from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010, an approximate growth of 42.47%. No individuals with the surname were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.08% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.65% | 42.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |