2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Palasota
A variant spelling of an Italian surname originating from a place name in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Palasota. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Palasota surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Palasota in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Palasota, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Palasota
The surname PALASOTA has its origins in the Spanish language, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have emerged in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, which was a melting pot of cultural influences from the Moors, Jews, and Christians during the Reconquista era.
One theory suggests that PALASOTA is derived from the Spanish word "palacio," meaning palace or grand residence. It may have been originally used as a descriptive name to identify someone who lived or worked in or near a palatial estate. Another possible origin is from the Arabic word "balāt," meaning a paved road or pathway, indicating that the name could have referred to someone residing along a prominent roadway.
Early records show variations in spelling, such as PALAÇOTA and PALAZOTA, reflecting the historical evolution of the name's written form. The first documented instances of the surname appear in municipal records and church registries from the 16th and 17th centuries in cities like Seville and Cordoba.
One notable individual bearing the PALASOTA surname was Diego de Palasota, a Spanish conquistador born around 1520 in Seville. He participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro and later served as a colonial administrator in the Viceroyalty of Peru.
In the 18th century, Juan Palasota y Muñoz (1712-1789) was a respected lawyer and magistrate in Cadiz, known for his expertise in Spanish maritime law and his influential writings on the subject.
Another prominent figure was María Palasota (1845-1923), a renowned Spanish poet and feminist activist from Granada. She founded one of the first women's literary societies in Spain and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education.
The PALASOTA name also made its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonial era. One notable bearer was Miguel Palasota (1780-1852), a Mexican rancher and landowner who played a significant role in the defense of San Antonio during the Texas Revolution in the 1830s.
In the late 19th century, Emilio Palasota (1867-1941) was a prominent Cuban architect who designed several iconic buildings in Havana, including the Gran Teatro de La Habana and the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras.
While the PALASOTA surname is not among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped its meaning and evolution over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Palasota
Among Census respondents with the surname Palasota, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Palasota bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Palasota surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Palasota
Palasota appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#118,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+10 bearers (+7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 617 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-33 bearers (-22.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 28,368 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,853 | 146 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+7.4%) | Down 617 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -33 bearers (-22.6%) | Down 28,368 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Palasota surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,853 | #147,221 | -23.9% |
| Count | 146 | 113 | -22.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Palasota bearers went from 146 to 113 (-22.6% change). The surname moved down 28,368 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,853 to #147,221.
FAQ
Palasota surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Palasota?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Palasota. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Palasota?
Palasota ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Palasota. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Palasota.
Has Palasota become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Palasota went from 146 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 33 (-22.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,853 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Palasota?
Among Census respondents with the surname Palasota, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Palasota in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Palasota appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.7%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Palasota (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Palasota mean?
A variant spelling of an Italian surname originating from a place name in Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Palasota (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Palasota?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Palasota on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.