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

Palesano, 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 Palesano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palesano in America

Palesano is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palesano surname appeared 133 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 Palesano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palesano 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 Palesano

The surname Palesano is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "palese," which means "evident" or "clear." The name likely referred to someone who was considered open, honest, or transparent in their dealings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Palesano can be found in a 16th-century census record from the town of Caserta, located in the province of Caserta, Campania. The record mentions a family by the name of Palesano residing in the area during that time.

In the 17th century, a notable individual with the surname Palesano was Girolamo Palesano, a scholar and author born in Naples in 1620. He is known for his work on the history and culture of the region, including a book titled "Descrizione della Città di Napoli" (Description of the City of Naples), published in 1692.

During the 18th century, the Palesano name appeared in various records from the towns of Aversa and Capua, both located in the province of Caserta. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Palesano, a skilled architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 19th century, a prominent Palesano was Antonio Palesano, born in 1825 in the town of Caserta. He was a successful businessman and landowner, and his family played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs.

Another notable individual with the surname Palesano was Maria Palesano, a renowned opera singer from Naples who gained fame in the late 19th century. Born in 1860, she performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe, earning acclaim for her powerful soprano voice.

While the Palesano name has its roots in southern Italy, particularly in the Campania region, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with families bearing this surname found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palesano

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

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

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