About Colonna
The surname Colonna is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "colonna," meaning "column" or "pillar" in Italian. It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with columns or pillars. The name may also have been used metaphorically to denote someone who was strong, steadfast, or supportive, like a column. The Colonna surname is associated with noble families in Italy, particularly the powerful Colonna family of Rome, which played a significant role in Italian history.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colonna based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Colonna in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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