Explore the Family Name Palagi
The meaning of Palagi
Italian: topographic name from palagio ‘palace’, a Tuscan, old or literary form of Palazzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palagi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palagi has seen minor changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610 in popularity with a count of 254, which was approximately 0.09 per 100k people. A decade later, the rank slipped to 75,069 despite a slight increase in count to 257 implying that the change in rank isn't due to an absolute decrease in number but rather relative to other surnames. The proportion per 100K remained unchanged at 0.09 indicating its consistent presence within the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #75,069 | -4.83% |
| Count | 254 | 257 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palagi
The ethnicity associated with the surname Palagi, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.85% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.33% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase by 77.66%, although it still makes up a small proportion of the bearers of this surname, going from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.5% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.33% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.5% | 77.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |