Find out how popular the last name Paladino is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Paladino.

Paladino, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Paladino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paladino in America

Paladino is the 9925th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paladino surname appeared 3,253 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Paladino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paladino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Paladino

The surname Paladino is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "paladino," which means "knight" or "champion." This suggests that the name may have been given to a person who displayed exceptional bravery or skill in combat during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paladino appears in the historic Sicilian manuscript "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi," which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Paladino, who held significant land and properties in the town of Messina.

In the 14th century, the name Paladino can be found in various records from the city of Cosenza, located in the southern Italian region of Calabria. These records include references to a prominent family bearing the Paladino name, who were involved in local politics and commerce.

During the Renaissance period, the name Paladino gained further recognition with the birth of Giovanni Battista Paladino (1548-1622), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily. His most notable works include the design of the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo and the sculptural decorations for the city's famous Quattro Canti.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Francesca Paladino (1737-1799), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples. She was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve widespread recognition, and her works were highly sought after by collectors and patrons throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Paladino name gained further prominence with the birth of Nicola Paladino (1841-1908), an Italian politician and journalist from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for social and political reforms during the unification of Italy.

The origins of the Paladino surname can also be traced to various place names in Italy, such as Paladino di Sessa Aurunca, a town located in the province of Caserta, and Paladino di Carrarese, a village in the province of Cosenza. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paladino

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Paladino.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Paladino was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Paladino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Paladino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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