About Paglia
The surname Paglia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "paglia," which means "straw" in Italian. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with straw, such as a farmer or a thatcher. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a light or straw-colored hair. Overall, the surname Paglia is associated with occupations or physical characteristics related to straw.
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The surname Paglia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paglia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Paglia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paglia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paglia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.