2000
#31,202
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 703
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Pallone
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "pallone" meaning ball maker or ball player.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 885 Americans carry the last name Pallone. That puts it at #32,025 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 387,293 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pallone 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
885
1 in 387,293
Census rank
#32,025
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
772
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 772 bearers of the surname Pallone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32025th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pallone
The surname Pallone has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "pallone," which means "large ball" or "balloon." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was involved in the production or use of large balls or balloons, or perhaps someone who was particularly rotund or round in shape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pallone can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of documents from the city of Verona, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a family that resided in the region during that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Pallone name became more widespread throughout Italy. Notable individuals from this period include Giovanni Battista Pallone (1522-1594), a renowned painter from Milan, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city.
In the 17th century, the Pallone name gained prominence in the region of Tuscany. Francesco Pallone (1638-1712) was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of San Lorenzo.
As the centuries passed, the Pallone name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Pallone (1818-1892), a successful businessman from Naples, established a successful trading company that exported Italian goods to various parts of Europe and the Americas.
Another notable figure bearing the Pallone name was Maria Pallone (1875-1952), a pioneering Italian educator and feminist activist. She dedicated her life to promoting women's rights and advocating for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.
Throughout its history, the Pallone surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from artisans and merchants to intellectuals and activists. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse array of achievements across different fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pallone
Among Census respondents with the surname Pallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Pallone 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 Pallone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 715
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 31
- Two or more races1.8% · 14
- Black or African American0.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pallone
Pallone 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
#31,412
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 737
+34 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 210 places
2020
#32,025
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 772
+35 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Down 613 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,202 | 703 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,412 | 737 | 0.25 | +34 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 210 places |
| 2020 | #32,025 | 772 | 0.26 | +35 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 613 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 Pallone 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 | #31,412 | #32,025 | -2.0% |
| Count | 737 | 772 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.26 | 3.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pallone bearers went from 737 to 772 (+4.7% change). The surname moved down 613 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,412 to #32,025.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Pallone
FAQ
Pallone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pallone?
Name Census estimates that about 885 living Americans carry the surname Pallone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 387,293 residents.
How common is Pallone?
Pallone ranks #32,025 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 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 772 people with the surname Pallone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (885), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 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 Pallone.
Has Pallone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pallone went from 737 recorded bearers to 772. That is an increase of 35 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #31,412 to #32,025.
What does the Census say about the background of Pallone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Pallone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (715 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pallone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Pallone (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 Pallone mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "pallone" meaning ball maker or ball player. 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 Pallone (0.26 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 Pallone?
Find out how many people have the last name Pallone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.