Colombo (surname)
| Colombo | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Pronunciation | IPA: [koˈlombo] |
| Meaning | dove, pigeon |
| Region of origin | Italy |
| Related names | Columbus |
Colombo is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Cristoforo Colombo, the Italian language name of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus
- Emilio Colombo, Prime Minister of Italy 1970–1972 and subsequently lifetime Senator
- Gherardo Colombo (born 1946), Italian magistrate
- Gioacchino Colombo, Italian automobile engine designer
- Giovanni Colombo (1902–1992), Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan
- Giuseppe Colombo "Bepi", Italian mathematician
- Joe Cesare Colombo (1930–1971), Italian industrial designer
- Jürgen Colombo, German track cyclist
- Luca Colombo, Italian racing cyclist
- María Colombo, Argentine field hockey player
- Realdo Colombo, anatomist and surgeon from the 16th century
- Roberto Colombo, former Grand Prix motorcycle racer.
- Umberto Colombo (1927–2006), Italian scientist
- Colombo crime family of New York, its namesake Joseph Colombo
Football (soccer) players
- Angelo Colombo, Italian
- Charlie Colombo, American
- Corrado Colombo Italian
- Julio Colombo, French (Guadeloupe)
- Luca Colombo, (born 1984) Italian
- Riccardo Colombo, Italian
- Roberto Colombo, Italian
See also
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