About Paleka
The surname Paleka is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the Hawaiian word "paleka," which means "to be cautious" or "to be careful." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being cautious or careful in their actions or decisions. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a thoughtful and prudent nature.
The surname Paleka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paleka 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 Paleka is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paleka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paleka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.