Pallotta

Pallotta Meaning & Origin

About Pallotta
The surname Pallotta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pallotto," which means "little ball" or "small ball." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or round in shape. The name may have been given to individuals with a physical characteristic or used metaphorically to describe someone who was lively or energetic. Over time, the surname Pallotta became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pallotta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pallotta: 1,092
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,315
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pallotta 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 Pallotta is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 L OW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/pallotta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pallotta in Braille

Here's how to represent Pallotta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pallotta in braille

How to sign the name Pallotta using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pallotta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pallotta in sign language

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