Surname distribution and origin notes
Palma Surname in Italy
The Palma surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 9,397 people across 956 Italian towns. The top towns are Giugliano in Campania (780), Rome (767), Naples (312). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lazio.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Palma is widespread throughout Italy and stems from two main sources. Firstly, it derives from the late Latin personal name Palma, documented in historical texts such as the Historia Augusta, where it appears as a noteworthy personal name. Secondly, the surname has a toponymic origin linked to places named Palma in regions like Agrigento, Palermo, or Naples, indicating ancestral association with these localities.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Giugliano in Campania
Palma Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Palma surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giugliano in Campania | Naples | Campania | 780people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 767people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 312people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 117people |
| Qualiano | Naples | Campania | 107people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 106people |
| Ostuni | Brindisi | Puglia | 102people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 102people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 99people |
| Luco dei Marsi | L'Aquila | Abruzzo | 73people |
