Paleolog Surname
Approximately 67 people bear this surname
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The surname Paleolog is an alternative form of the surname Palaiologos (Greek: Παλαιολόγος) a historical name most famously associated with the Palaiologos dynasty, the last ruling family of the Byzantine Empire. The dynasty reigned from 1259 until the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
Read More About This SurnamePaleolog Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 23 | 1:1,652,554 | 91,394 |
| Russia | 23 | 1:6,266,220 | 254,708 |
| England | 7 | 1:7,959,723 | 202,100 |
| United States | 6 | 1:60,409,822 | 1,028,827 |
| Canada | 3 | 1:12,281,864 | 364,614 |
| Belarus | 1 | 1:9,501,059 | 159,228 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
Paleolog Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Paleolog is an alternative form of the surname Palaiologos (Greek: Παλαιολόγος) a historical name most famously associated with the Palaiologos dynasty, the last ruling family of the Byzantine Empire. The dynasty reigned from 1259 until the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is often linked to the Greek phrase palaios logos (παλαιός λόγος), meaning 'ancient word' or 'old discourse.' The family likely originated from Anatolia, with early members serving in the Byzantine military aristocracy before rising to imperial power.
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Paleolog Political Affiliation
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Paleolog Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Paleolog Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Paleolog (Russian: Палеолог) is found in Poland more than any other country/territory. It may be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for further possible spellings of Paleolog.
How Common Is The Last Name Paleolog? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 2,333,370th most frequent family name internationally It is held by around 1 in 108,769,342 people. The last name Paleolog is predominantly found in Europe, where 73 percent of Paleolog reside; 60 percent reside in Eastern Europe and 34 percent reside in West Slavic Europe.
The surname Paleolog is most widely held in Poland, where it is held by 23 people, or 1 in 1,652,554. Barring Poland this last name occurs in 9 countries. It also occurs in Russia, where 34 percent are found and England, where 10 percent are found.
Paleolog Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Paleolog last name are 18.2% more likely to be registered with the United Russia Party than the national average, with 28.57% being registered with the political party.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleologo | 94 | 240 | / |
| Paleologu | 94 | 19 | / |
| Paleologou | 89 | 94 | / |
| Paleologue | 89 | 25 | / |
| Palologu | 88 | 1 | / |
| Poleolog | 88 | 1 | / |
| Paliologo | 82 | 22 | / |
| Paleolego | 82 | 1 | / |
| Palealogo | 82 | 1 | / |
| Paleólogo | 82 | 1 | / |
| Palolok | 80 | 7 | / |
| Palalog | 80 | 1 | / |
| Paléologue | 78 | 7 | / |
| Palaologou | 78 | 1 | / |
| Palaloga | 75 | 198 | / |
| Palalogo | 75 | 1 | / |
| Palaiologou | 74 | 1,982 | / |
| Palialogo | 71 | 20 | / |
| Pullelogu | 71 | 3 | / |
| Pallelugu | 71 | 1 | / |
| Palalag | 67 | 22 | / |
| Palelek | 67 | 13 | / |
| Peloloc | 67 | 11 | / |
| Piloloc | 67 | 10 | / |
| Palolić | 67 | 6 | / |
| Balilog | 67 | 2 | / |
| Pleloch | 67 | 2 | / |
| Balolok | 67 | 1 | / |
| Balllog | 67 | 1 | / |
| Paliloc | 67 | 1 | / |
| Palailogou | 67 | 1 | / |
Paleolog Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Paleolog in the Russian language | ||
| Палеолог | paleolog | - |
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