About Pelini
The surname Pelini is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Pellino," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Pellegrino." The name Pellegrino comes from the Latin word "peregrinus," meaning "pilgrim" or "foreigner." Therefore, the surname Pelini likely originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage or was considered a foreigner. It may have been given to individuals who had traveled to a different region or country, or it could have been used to denote someone who was seen as an outsider or newcomer in their community.
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The surname Pelini is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelini 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 Pelini is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelini in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelini using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.