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

Palileo, 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 Palileo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palileo in America

Palileo is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palileo surname appeared 134 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 Palileo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palileo 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 Palileo

The surname PALILEO is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "palillo," meaning "small stick" or "toothpick." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person involved in the production or trade of these small items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PALILEO can be found in the 17th-century baptismal records of the Philippines. In these documents, the name is spelled in various ways, such as "Palileo," "Palilyo," and "Palilio," reflecting the linguistic influences of the time.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the PALILEO surname appeared in various official records and documents throughout the Philippines. One notable individual was Juan PALILEO (1756-1832), a respected landowner and community leader in the province of Pampanga.

Another prominent figure was Maria PALILEO (1825-1898), who was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the education of underprivileged children in the city of Manila.

In the late 19th century, the PALILEO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jose PALILEO (1876-1942), a renowned writer and poet whose works explored themes of nationalism and social justice during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

During the early 20th century, the PALILEO name was also associated with the arts and literature. One such figure was Lucio PALILEO (1902-1978), a celebrated painter whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of the Philippines.

Another noteworthy individual was Dolores PALILEO (1918-2002), a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of indigenous Philippine languages.

While the PALILEO surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its legacy has been enriched by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from literature and the arts to community leadership and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palileo

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

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

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