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

Palamara, 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 Palamara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palamara in America

Palamara is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palamara surname appeared 372 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Palamara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palamara 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 Palamara

The surname Palamara originated in Italy, with its earliest known bearers hailing from the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The name is believed to derive from the Greek word "palamari," which means "sailor" or "seaman." This suggests that the name's origins may be traced back to individuals who worked on the seas or lived in coastal areas.

The name Palamara can be found in historical records dating back to the 16th century, with some of the earliest mentions appearing in Sicilian documents and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a certain Vincenzo Palamara, a merchant from Palermo, in a 1573 trade agreement with the Republic of Venice.

In the 17th century, the Palamara name gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria, where a family of that name played a significant role in local politics and governance. Antonio Palamara (1620-1689) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar who served as the mayor of Reggio Calabria and authored several influential works on Calabrian law.

The 18th century saw the Palamara family establish itself in Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Giuseppe Palamara (1745-1820) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria della Neve.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Palamara spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. One notable figure was Pietro Palamara (1835-1914), a Sicilian-born explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and South America, making significant contributions to the field of botany.

Throughout its history, the Palamara surname has been linked to several place names and locations in Italy. For example, the small town of Palamara in the province of Reggio Calabria likely derived its name from the family that once held significant influence in the area.

Other notable individuals with the surname Palamara include the Italian playwright and screenwriter Ugo Palamara (1886-1962), the American artist and illustrator Frank Palamara (1909-1989), and the Italian-American author and professor Vito Palamara (born 1947).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palamara

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

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 Palamara 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 Palamara 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 Palamara was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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