colom
Colom is a surname of Catalan origin as well as a toponym used in several places. In Catalan, colom means dove, a bird that has long appeared in heraldry and symbolism as a sign of peace and messaging. The combination of meaning and geographic usage helps explain how the name came to be applied to people and places alike.
As a surname, Colom likely originated as either a toponymic designation for someone from a place named
As a toponym, Colom appears in several rural localities and geographic features in areas with historical Catalan
In contemporary use, individuals bearing the surname Colom have been active in a range of fields, including