TheNameDBColonna
TopographicMeaning
Resident of Colonna, a place in Italy, or derived from 'colonna' meaning 'column'.
Etymology
From the Italian place name Colonna in the Lazio region or from the word 'colonna' referring to a column. The surname became established among Italian nobility and gentry.
About the Colonna Surname
A prominent Italian surname with both topographic and place-name origins. The Colonna family became notable in Italian history as a powerful noble house.
Distribution
Concentrated in Italy, particularly in the Lazio region, with diaspora in other countries.
Notable Bearers
Vittoria Colonna