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

Palella, 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 Palella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palella in America

Palella is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palella surname appeared 308 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 Palella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palella 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 Palella

The surname Palella has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century in the regions of Campania and Puglia. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "palella," which referred to a small pan or shallow dish, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who made or sold such utensils.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Palella name was Giovanni Palella, a merchant from the city of Naples who lived in the late 15th century. Records from the time mention his involvement in the trade of olive oil and other agricultural goods.

In the 16th century, the Palella family established itself in the town of Marigliano, near Naples, where they owned land and were involved in agriculture. A notable member of the family from this era was Antonio Palella (c. 1520-1589), a local landowner and benefactor who contributed to the construction of a church in Marigliano.

As the centuries passed, the Palella name spread to other parts of Italy, with branches of the family documented in regions such as Abruzzo and Calabria. One prominent individual was Girolamo Palella (1670-1732), a lawyer and philosopher from the town of Vico del Gargano in Puglia, who wrote extensively on topics of law and ethics.

In the 19th century, the Palella surname gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Palella (1828-1892), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. His works, which included religious paintings and sculptures, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Palella (1876-1944), a politician and journalist from Campania who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and advocated for social reforms and workers' rights.

Throughout history, the Palella surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers across different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palella

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

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

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