Columbus

Columbus is a latinized version of the Italian surname Colombo, which means Dove. The name was originally given to dove keepers.

Related Topics:
Latin - Italian - Surname - Colombo - Dove

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The name Columbus can refer to the following people:

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• Christopher Columbus, trader and explorer
• Realdo Colombo, anatomist and surgeon from the 16th century
• Chris Columbus, an American film maker

There are many places in the United States named Columbus:

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• Columbus, Ohio is the best known and largest "Columbus" in the United States
• Columbus, Arkansas
• Columbus, Georgia
• Columbus, Illinois
• Columbus, Indiana
• Columbus, Kansas
• Columbus, Kentucky
• Columbus, Mississippi
• Columbus, Montana
• Columbus, Nebraska
• Columbus, New Jersey
• Columbus, New Mexico
• Columbus, New York
• Columbus, North Carolina
• Columbus, North Dakota
• Columbus, Texas
• Columbus, Wisconsin
• Columbus (town), Wisconsin
• Columbus Air Force Base
• Columbus City, Iowa
• Columbus Grove, Ohio
• Columbus Junction, Iowa
• Columbus Township, Illinois
• Columbus Township, Indiana
• Columbus Township, Iowa
• Columbus Township, Luce County, Michigan
• Columbus Township, St. Clair County, Michigan
• Columbus Township, Minnesota
• Columbus Township, Missouri
• Columbus Township, Nebraska
• Columbus Township, North Carolina
• Columbus Township, Pennsylvania

Also:

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• Columbus, the European module for the International Space Station
• Knights of Columbus
• Columbus, Italian manufacturer of bicycle and motorsport tubing