2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Paliotti
A surname likely of Italian origin referring to someone living near or associated with a palace.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Paliotti. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paliotti 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Paliotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paliotti
The surname Paliotti is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "paliotto," which refers to an ornamental hanging or drape used to cover the front of an altar. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of these religious textiles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Paliotti name can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a certain Bartolomeo Paliotti, a weaver and merchant from the city of Florence. This indicates that the name was already established in Tuscany by that time.
In the 15th century, the Paliotti family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were actively involved in the local wool trade. Records from this period mention several members of the family, including Pietro Paliotti (1420-1492), a respected merchant and banker.
The name Paliotti also appears in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the Renaissance period, reflecting the family's continued influence in the region. One notable example is the mention of a Giovanni Paliotti (1521-1587) in a document from the Medici archives, where he is listed as a skilled embroiderer and supplier of textiles to the Medici court.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Paliotti name spread beyond Tuscany, with branches of the family establishing themselves in other parts of Italy. One such example is Antonio Paliotti (1639-1718), a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Bologna, who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the region.
Another noteworthy individual with the Paliotti surname is Giuseppe Paliotti (1788-1856), a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Naples. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament.
Throughout its history, the Paliotti name has been associated with various professions, ranging from textile production and trade to architecture, law, and politics. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since evolved into a respected Italian surname with a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paliotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Paliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Paliotti 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 Paliotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 100
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Paliotti
Paliotti 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+20 bearers (+18.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,984 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-24 bearers (-19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,892 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.9%) | Up 9,984 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -24 bearers (-19.0%) | Down 20,892 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 Paliotti 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 | #133,863 | #154,755 | -15.6% |
| Count | 126 | 102 | -19.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Paliotti bearers went from 126 to 102 (-19.0% change). The surname moved down 20,892 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #154,755.
FAQ
Paliotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Paliotti?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Paliotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Paliotti?
Paliotti ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Paliotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Paliotti.
Has Paliotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Paliotti went from 126 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 24 (-19.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Paliotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Paliotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Paliotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Paliotti (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 Paliotti mean?
A surname likely of Italian origin referring to someone living near or associated with a palace. 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 Paliotti (0.03 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 many people share the surname Paliotti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.