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The Palazzolo surname is the patronymic or plural form of Palazzo; which is a habitational name, created a place name such as Palazzo Adriano in Palermo province, Sicily; Palazzo San Gervasio in Potenza province; or possibly from Palazzo Canavese in Turin province. These place names are all rooted in the Italizn word "palazzo," which means "palace."

Early Origins of the Palazzolo family

The surname Palazzolo was first found in Milan (Italian: Milano, Milanese: Milan), the second-most populous city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy. The two palaces in the Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Reale and the palace of the archbishops are notable. The city is rich in art, museums, galleries and sights. Castello Sforzesco stands in the Parco. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The family are recorded in Milano in 1277.

Early History of the Palazzolo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Palazzolo research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1212, 1279, 1288 and 1462 are included under the topic Early Palazzolo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Palazzolo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Palazzi, Palazzo, Pallazi, Pallazzi, Pallazzo, Palozzi, Pallozzo, Palozi, Pallozzi, Palozzi, Palozzo and many more.

Early Notables of the Palazzolo family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

  • Lauro Palazzolo was involved in law enforcement in Fano during the 15th century...

Palazzolo Ranking

In the United States, the name Palazzolo is the 15,093rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Palazzolo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Palazzolo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Giuseppa Palazzolo, aged 24, originally from Cinisi, Sicily, who arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Palermo, Italy 2
  • Ottavio Palazzolo, aged 27, originally from Corleone, Sicily, who arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Palermo, Italy 2
  • Domenico Palazzolo, aged 58, originally from Terrasini, Palermo, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "President Wilson" from Palermo, Italy 2
  • Giuseppe Palazzolo, aged 9, originally from Terrasini, Palermo, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "President Wilson" from Palermo, Italy 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Palazzolo (post 1700) +

  • Tom Palazzolo (b. 1937), American experimental filmmaker, photographer, and painter, from St. Louis, Missouri
  • Jim Palazzolo, American former head football coach at Rocky Mountain College from 1983 to 1986 and Southern Oregon University from 1989 until 1995, compiling a career college football coaching record of 46–50–2
  • Luigi Maria Palazzolo (1827-1886), Italian Roman Catholic priest who established the Sisters of the Poor which was also known as the Palazzolo Institute
  • Jack Palazzolo (b. 2000), Australian footballer who plays as a forward for Box Hill United


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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