About Podesta
The surname Podesta is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "podestas," meaning "power" or "authority." It was originally a title given to a magistrate or governor in medieval Italy. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. The name Podesta signifies a family's historical association with positions of power and governance.
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The surname Podesta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Podesta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Podesta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Podesta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.