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'''Paletta''' is a surname of Italian origin, a diminutive of Pala.<ref>{{cite book |title=Dictionary of American family names |date=2022 |publisher=Oxford University Press |location=Osford, United Kingdom ; New York |isbn=9780190245115 |edition=Second |url=https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780190245115.001.0001/acref-9780190245115-e-56037 |access-date=28 November 2025 |chapter=Paletta}}</ref> There are many different spellings, including Palotta, Pallotta, Pallone, and Pallotti.{{cn|date=November 2025}}
The first known usage of the name was in Rome, where the "Palloti di Roma" were located.
Families with variants of this surname are located in Rome, Piedmont, Milan, Scanno (Abruzzo), and Bologna.
==Notable people== * Damian Paletta, American journalist * Gabriel Paletta, footballer * Harry Paletta * Joseph Paletta Jr., American fencer * Juan Paletta, Argentinian footballer
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Category:Surnames of Italian origin Category:Italian-language surnames