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

Panarello, 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 Panarello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panarello in America

Panarello is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panarello surname appeared 396 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 Panarello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panarello 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 Panarello

The surname Panarello is of Italian origin, derived from the region of Sicily. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian word "panaro," meaning "bread basket" or "bread tray." It likely referred to a baker or someone involved in the bread-making trade.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Panarello name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico di Sicilia," a collection of historical documents from the island dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Panarellu" and "Panariu," indicating its adaptation over time.

During the Renaissance period, the Panarello family gained prominence in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Notably, Giovanni Panarello (1495-1567) was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city, including the Palazzo Abatellis and the Church of Santa Maria della Catena.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Panarello family migrated to the city of Naples, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One notable figure from this era was Tommaso Panarello (1622-1691), a wealthy banker and patron of the arts who commissioned several works from famous Neapolitan painters.

As the Panarello family dispersed across Italy and beyond, the name became associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Panarello (1812-1891) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Catania, Sicily, known for his fair and impartial rulings.

Another notable individual was Maria Panarello (1878-1949), a pioneering educator from the town of Castelbuono, who established one of the first schools for girls in the region, providing educational opportunities for young women in a time when it was uncommon.

Beyond Italy, the Panarello name has also been carried by individuals of Italian descent who migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to their respective communities in various fields, such as arts, sciences, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panarello

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

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

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