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

Panelo, 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 Panelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panelo in America

Panelo is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panelo surname appeared 235 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 Panelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panelo 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 Panelo

The surname Panelo originates from Italy, specifically from the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is derived from the Italian word "panello," which means "small piece of bread" or "bread crumb." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the baking or selling of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panelo can be found in a document from the city of Parma, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Panello," indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time period. There are also records of the Panelo family in the city of Milan, dating back to the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Panelo appeared in the town of Castel San Giovanni, near Piacenza, where a notable figure named Giovanni Panelo (1432-1498) was a respected merchant and landowner. Another prominent individual with this surname was Giulio Panelo (1558-1627), a renowned painter from the city of Cremona, known for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning various churches in the region.

The Panelo surname can also be found in historical records from the town of Vigevano, located in the province of Pavia. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Panelo was influential in the local wool trade and textile industry. One notable member of this family was Alessandro Panelo (1523-1592), who served as a prominent merchant and banker in the town.

Another notable figure with the surname Panelo was Francesco Panelo (1678-1745), a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Mantua. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the region, including the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua and the Church of San Sebastiano in Verona.

Throughout its history, the Panelo surname has maintained a strong presence in the northern Italian regions, particularly in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings related to the baking and selling of bread, it has since been associated with various professions and notable individuals who have left their mark on the cultural and economic landscape of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panelo

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

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

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