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

Pallotta, 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 Pallotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pallotta in America

Pallotta is the 23315th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pallotta surname appeared 1,092 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 Pallotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pallotta 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 Pallotta

The surname Pallotta is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Lazio, particularly in the area surrounding Rome. It is derived from the Italian word "pallotta," which means "small ball" or "pellet," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or activity related to the manufacturing or handling of these objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pallotta can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Curia Romana, a collection of medieval documents from the Papal archives, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Pallotta was Giovanni Pallotta, a Roman nobleman and influential political figure who played a significant role in the affairs of the Papal States. He was born in 1330 and served as a diplomat and advisor to several popes, including Urban VI and Boniface IX.

Another prominent individual bearing the name Pallotta was Vincenzo Pallotta (1498-1568), a Renaissance architect and engineer from Rome. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo del Quirinale.

In the 17th century, the Pallotta family established themselves as influential landowners and patrons of the arts in the region of Lazio. One notable member was Gaspare Pallotta (1618-1670), a philanthropist and patron of the arts who commissioned several works from renowned artists of the time, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

During the 19th century, the name Pallotta gained recognition beyond Italy, with individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions in various fields. One such figure was Pietro Pallotta (1828-1904), an Italian mathematician and engineer who played a vital role in the development of the Italian railway system.

Throughout its history, the surname Pallotta has been associated with notable figures across various domains, including politics, architecture, engineering, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pallotta

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

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

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