Correct spelling, explanation: the correct spelling for this word is column from Latin columna. Probably the mistake coloumn is connected with the spelling of another word colour, however ou spelling only applies to the -our ending, so not for column.
Definition of column:
noun, in architecture a pillar to support or for decoration; a formation (in a row)
Columns in this palace are from the 13th century.
Soldiers were standing in a column, looking dignified.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: this is an incorrect spelling because the Latin original is columna, which points to spelling without o: column. Coloumn is a misspelling, probably connected with spelling -our endings, such as for example colour.
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The sound “u” in column is also the same as the sound “ou” in French (like in “Zoo”). Some people may make the mistake because of such and not because they would somehow think of “colour” (British spelling of “color” (US), couleur (FR)).