About Petralia
The surname Petralia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "petra," meaning "rock" in Latin. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place named Petralia or a similar place known for its rocky terrain. Surnames often originated from a person's occupation, location, or descriptive features, and Petralia suggests a connection to a rocky or stony area.
The surname Petralia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petralia 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 Petralia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Petralia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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