Colombo (surname)
| Colombo | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | IPA: [koˈlombo] |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Italy |
| Meaning | dove, pigeon |
| Other names | |
| Variant(s) | Columbus |
Colombo is an Italian surname. Literally meaning "dove" it was given to orphans. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alex Colombo (born 1988), American composer
- Armando Colombo, German engineer
- Camila Colombo (born 1990), Uruguayan chess player
- Cristoforo Colombo, the Italian language name of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (c. 1451 – 1506)
- Emilio Colombo (1920–2013), Prime Minister of Italy 1970–1972 and subsequently lifetime Senator
- Gherardo Colombo (born 1946), Italian magistrate
- Gioacchino Colombo (1903–1988), Italian automobile engine designer
- Giovanni Colombo (1902–1992), Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan
- Giuseppe Colombo (1920–1984), Italian mathematician, nicknamed "Bepi"
- Joe Cesare Colombo (1930–1971), Italian industrial designer
- John Robert Colombo (born 1936), Canadian author
- Jürgen Colombo (born 1949), German track cyclist
- Luca Colombo (cyclist) (born 1969), Italian racing cyclist
- María Colombo (born 1962), Argentine field hockey player
- Realdo Colombo (c. 1515 – 1559), Italian anatomist and surgeon
- Roberto Colombo (motorcyclist) (1927–1957), Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer
- Umberto Colombo (scientist) (1927–2006), Italian scientist
- Colombo crime family of New York
- Joseph Colombo (1923–1978), its namesake
Football (soccer) players
- Angelo Colombo (born 1961), Italian midfielder
- Charlie Colombo (1920–1986), American defender
- Corrado Colombo (born 1979), Italian striker
- Julio Colombo (born 1984), French (Guadeloupean) defender
- Luca Colombo (footballer), (born 1984) Italian defender
- Riccardo Colombo (born 1982), Italian defender
- Roberto Colombo (footballer) (born 1975), Italian goalkeeper
See also
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