Explore the Family Name Palazzola
The meaning of Palazzola
Italian: from the feminine form of Palazzolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Antonio, Carmela, Dino, Natale, Sal, Salvator, Salvatore, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palazzola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Palazzola dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,429th but fell to 40,856th in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.16%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period from 560 to 534, representing a 4.64% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Palazzola per 100,000 decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #40,856 | -9.16% |
| Count | 560 | 534 | -4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palazzola
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the surname Palazzola. The majority of Palazzolas identified as White, making up 92.86% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 92.51% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified with two or more ethnicities increased by 20%, from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The Hispanic population under this surname also saw a rise of 15.93%, moving from 3.39% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. On the other hand, the Black population diminished by 19.40%, going down from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 92.51% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 3.93% | 15.93% |
| Black | 2.32% | 1.87% | -19.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.5% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |