Colombo Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Colombo surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Colombo name
Colombo comes from the Latin columbus, "dove", a medieval given name with Christian symbolism of peace and the Holy Spirit. It is overwhelmingly concentrated in Lombardy, around Milan and Como, and is the Italian form of the name borne by Christopher Columbus.
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This overview covers the Colombo name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Colombo name FAQ
What does the Colombo name mean?
Dove. Common variants include Colombi, Colomba, Colonna.
Where does the Colombo surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Colombo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Colombo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Colombo coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.