| ![Show Contents]() Columbo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The surname Columbo is derived from the Italian word "colombo," which in turn comes from the Latin "columbe," meaning "dove." As a surname, it may have been occupational for someone who raised and sold doves. The popularity of the personal name Colombo, which was prevalent in the Middle Ages, may be explained by the fact that the dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and is an expression of endearment and love. Early Origins of the Columbo familyThe surname Columbo was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Early History of the Columbo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Columbo research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1199, 1300, 1367, 1440, 1451, 1492, 1549, 1550, 1580, 1635, 1676, 1691, 1694, 1735 and 1736 are included under the topic Early Columbo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Columbo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Colombo, Colomba, Columbo, Colombro, Colombani, Colombetti, Colombetta, Colombini, Colombrino, Colombazzi, Colombari, Colombara, Colombo, Colombi, Colomba, Columbo, Columbi, Columba, Colombro, Columbro and many more. Early Notables of the Columbo familyProminent among members of the family was Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Columbus), born in 1451 in Genoa; he became a talented navigator and is famous today for his discovery of America in 1492. Others of the name include Iacopo Colombi of Pistoia, a lawyer in 1199; Antonio Colombella, Bishop of Senegallia during the 14th century; Giovanni Colombini (c.1300-1367), an Italian merchant, and founder of the Congregation of Jesuati; Veronese Colombino, a respected poet in Verona around 1440; Orazio Colombano, also of Verona, conductor...
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 Columbo migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Columbo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Cesare Columbo, who arrived in New York on June 23, 1886, aboard the "Labrador"
Columbo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Columbo, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1900 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Columbo (post 1700) | + |
- Juan Columbo (b. 1952), American professional baseball player
- Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Columbo (1908-1934), American singer, violinist and actor
- Franco Columbo (b. 1953), Mexican retired Luchador, or professional wrestler
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Columbo migration to the United States 
