About Palos
The surname Palos is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "palo," meaning "stick" or "pole." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name, referring to someone who lived near or worked with poles or sticks. The name Palos can also be associated with the town of Palos de la Frontera in Spain, which gained historical significance as the starting point of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas in 1492.
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The surname Palos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palos 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 Palos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Palos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.