There are
2035
Columbuss in the USA
Columbus is the
14624th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Columbus

ChristopherColumbus

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual colonization of the Americas.

CristoforoColombo

Cristoforo Colombo, known in English as Christopher Columbus, was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual colonization of the Americas.

ChrisColumbus

Chris Columbus is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing popular movies such as 'Home Alone,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and the first two 'Harry Potter' films.

ColumbusShort

Columbus Short is an American actor and choreographer, known for his roles in movies like 'Stomp the Yard' and the TV series 'Scandal.'

ColumbusKeith

Columbus Keith Short Jr., known professionally as Columbus Short, is an American actor and choreographer.

ColumbusCaldwell

Columbus Caldwell was an African American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas in the late 19th century.

ColumbusShort

Columbus Short Sr. is a retired American football player who played as a linebacker for the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ColumbusCoats

Columbus Coats was an English footballer who played as a forward for several clubs, including Chelsea and the English national team in the early 20th century.

ColumbusBleakney

Columbus Bleakney was a Canadian politician who served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the late 19th century.

ColumbusSmith

Columbus Smith was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to education and the establishment of the Columbus Smith Scholarship at Harvard University.

Columbus Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Columbus' is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'columba' meaning 'dove.' It is likely an occupational name for someone who raised or traded doves or a nickname for someone with a peaceful or dove-like nature.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Columbus' is not very common and its distribution is scattered. It is found in countries such as Italy, the United States, Spain, Greece, and Brazil.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Columbus' include 'Colombo' and 'Colom.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of individuals specifically with the surname 'Columbus.'