Palanti

Palanti is an Italian surname.

Diffusion
The surname Palanti is present in Tuscany and Lombardy. Near Florence is the highest number of peoples named Palanti. In Lombardy there is a family branch with origin nearby Cremona and extension in Milan, Brescia and Roma.

Etymology
The surname is from the Greek Pallas/Pallade.

Story
The Lombard branch has documented origin since the 18th century from Casalbuttano.

Biographies

 * Giuseppe Palanti, painter.
 * Mario Palanti, architect.
 * Riccardo Palanti, painter.
 * Giancarlo Palanti, architect.
 * Giuseppe Enzo Palanti, composer.