Explore the Family Name Pallone
The meaning of Pallone
Italian: 1. from the personal name Palla + the augmentative suffix -one. 2. from pallone the term used in central southern Italy for a tall story or boast, or elsewhere for a large ball. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Antonio, Carmel, Carmine, Domenic.
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How common is the last name Pallone in the United States?
The surname Pallone, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,202 and slipped to 31,412 in 2010, marking a change of -0.67 in terms of ranking. The count of people with this surname increased from 703 to 737 during this period, showing a growth of 4.84 percent. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion per 100k individuals declined by 3.85 percent, moving from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #31,412 | -0.67% |
| Count | 703 | 737 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pallone
In the area of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most of those bearing the Pallone surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a slight increase from 97.58 percent to 97.69 percent. The Hispanic representation slightly rose by 7.02 percent to reach 1.22 percent in 2010 from 1.14 percent in 2000. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. A notable shift is observed in the "Two or more races" category, which went from 0.85 percent in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.69% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.22% | 7.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |