About Palarca
The surname Palarca is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "palanca," which means "lever" or "handle" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with levers or handles, or perhaps someone who had a strong and influential personality. The surname Palarca is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Philippines, where it may have been brought by Spanish colonizers during the colonial period.
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The surname Palarca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palarca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Palarca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palarca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.