About Palma
The surname Palma is of Italian and Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "palma," meaning "palm tree." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with palm trees. The name Palma may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a slender or graceful appearance, resembling the tall and elegant palm tree.
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The surname Palma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palma 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 Palma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Palma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.