Explore the Family Name Columbo
The meaning of Columbo
Italian: variant of Colombo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nunzio, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Gino, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Columbo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Columbo has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Columbo ranked 34,114 in terms of commonality amongst U.S. surnames. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 47,272, representing a decrease of 38.57%. The number of individuals bearing this name also fell from 629 to 449 during this period, resulting in a decrease of 28.62%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Columbo per 100,000 also decreased by 34.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #47,272 | -38.57% |
| Count | 629 | 449 | -28.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.15 | -34.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Columbo
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Columbo, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority identify as White, with 93.48% in 2000, slightly increasing to 93.54% in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.34% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010, marking an increase of 26.65%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010, translating to a drop of 34.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 93.54% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 4.23% | 26.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.56% | -34.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |