Paluzzi
An Italian surname derived from the nickname Paluzzo, meaning "little marsh".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Paluzzi. That puts it at #43,584 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paluzzi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#43,584
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
495
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 495 bearers of the surname Paluzzi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43584th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paluzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paluzzi
The surname Paluzzi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the central regions of the country. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.
One theory suggests that the name Paluzzi is derived from the Italian word "palude," which means "marsh" or "swamp." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this name lived near or in an area with marshy or swampy terrain. Alternatively, some scholars propose that the name may have evolved from the Latin word "palus," meaning "stake" or "pale," potentially referring to a place with a defensive structure or boundary marker.
The earliest known record of the Paluzzi name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a document from the city of Rome. This suggests that the name may have been firmly established in the central Italian regions during that time period.
One notable individual with the Paluzzi surname was Fabio Paluzzi, a 16th-century Italian sculptor and architect who lived from approximately 1535 to 1600. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in Rome, including the church of San Nicola da Tolentino.
In the 17th century, the Paluzzi family gained prominence as landowners and nobility in the region of Lazio. Vincenzo Paluzzi (1623-1698) was a prominent figure in this era, serving as a diplomat and papal representative.
During the 18th century, the Paluzzi name gained further recognition with the birth of Gaetano Paluzzi (1737-1813), an Italian archaeologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman art and architecture.
Another notable Paluzzi was Vincenzo Paluzzi (1845-1930), an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and held various ministerial positions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout its history, the Paluzzi surname has been associated with various noble families and influential individuals, particularly in the central regions of Italy, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paluzzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Paluzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Paluzzi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Paluzzi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Paluzzi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,584 | #43,584 | 0.0% |
| Count | 495 | 495 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Paluzzi bearers went from 495 to 495 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #43,584 to #43,584.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Paluzzi
FAQ
Paluzzi surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Paluzzi?
The surname Paluzzi holds position #43,584 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 583 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Paluzzi surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paluzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.