Colombo (surname)
Colombo |
Family name |
Meaning |
Dove |
Region of origin |
Italy |
Related names |
Columbus |
Colombo is an Italian surname:
- Cristoforo Colombo, the Italian language name of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus
- Emilio Colombo, Prime Minister of Italy 1970–1972 and subsequently lifetime Senator
- Gioacchino Colombo, Italian automobile engine designer
- Giovanni Colombo (1902-1992), Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan
- Giuseppe Colombo "Bepi", Italian mathematician
- Jürgen Colombo, German track cyclist
- María Colombo, Argentine field hockey player
- Realdo Colombo, anatomist and surgeon from the 16th century
- Roberto Colombo, former Grand Prix motorcycle racer.
- Colombo crime family of New York, its namesake Joseph Colombo and members Joseph Colombo, Jr. and Anthony Colombo.
See also