Colao

Colao Meaning & Origin

About Colao
The surname Colao is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "colare," meaning "to strain" or "to filter." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a filterer or strainer, possibly in the context of winemaking or olive oil production. The surname Colao is relatively rare and is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Colao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Colao: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colao based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Colao is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlaʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colao in Braille

Here's how to represent Colao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Colao in braille

How to sign the name Colao using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Colao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Colao in sign language

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