PALERMO
Palermo
Palermo is an Italian surname commonly found in Britain, although it originated in the southern Italian city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. The name Palermo is derived from the Greek word Panormos, meaning "all-port" or "complete harbour," reflecting the city's historical importance as a flourishing Mediterranean port.
Immigration from Italy to Britain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought the Palermo surname to the British Isles, where it became established within certain communities. Over time, some British families adopted the Palermo surname through marriage or other circumstances.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Palermo have contributed to various fields of endeavour, although the name has not achieved widespread recognition outside of familial context. As with many surnames of foreign origin, the name Palermo is part of Britain's rich tapestry of heritage and reflects the country's history of diverse cultural influences.
There are approximately 191 people named Palermo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Palermo.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Carl
- Daniel
- Davide
- Domenico
- Giancarlo
- Giovanni
- John
- Marco
- Marino
- Mario
Female
- Angelina
- Anita
- Anna
- Daniela
- Francesca
- Katrina
- Nicoletta
- Patricia
- Stella
- Sylvia
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