Columbo

Columbo Meaning & Origin

About Columbo
The surname Columbo is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." It is a topographic or ornamental surname, typically given to someone who lived near a dove cote or had a connection to doves. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a gentle or peaceful nature, reminiscent of a dove.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Columbo: 449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Columbo 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 Columbo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C040510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW2 L AH1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkoʊˈləmboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Columbo in Braille

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

The name Columbo in braille

How to sign the name Columbo using Sign Language

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

The name Columbo in sign language

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