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

Palandro, 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 Palandro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palandro in America

Palandro is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palandro surname appeared 129 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 Palandro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palandro 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 Palandro

The surname Palandro is believed to have originated in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Campania. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "palatinus," which means "of the palace" or "imperial." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who worked in or lived near a palace or imperial residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Palandro can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it was spelled as "Palantro." This document was a record of land ownership in the town of Alatri, located in the province of Frosinone, Lazio.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Palandro (1437-1503) was mentioned in historical records as a prominent lawyer and jurist from Naples. He was known for his expertise in canonical law and served as a judge in various ecclesiastical courts.

During the 16th century, the surname Palandro was associated with a family of artists from the Campania region. One member, Girolamo Palandro (1522-1586), was a renowned sculptor who worked on several notable projects, including the facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice.

In the 17th century, a scholar and writer named Filippo Palandro (1601-1672) gained recognition for his works on philosophy and theology. He was born in Aversa, a town in the province of Caserta, Campania, and spent much of his life teaching at various universities in Italy.

Another significant figure with the surname Palandro was Giacomo Palandro (1781-1854), a military officer and politician from Naples. He played a role in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a member of the Neapolitan Parliament during the reign of King Ferdinand II.

Throughout its history, the surname Palandro has been associated with various place names and locations, such as the town of Alatri in Lazio, where it was first recorded, and the regions of Campania and Lazio, where it was particularly prevalent. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as "Palantro" and "Palandri," have been documented over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palandro

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

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

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