There are
907
Paternosters in the USA
Paternoster is the
26814th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Paternoster

GiacomoPaternoster

Giacomo Paternoster is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Lazio and the Italy national team.

NinoPaternoster

Nino Paternoster was an Italian sprint canoer who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold in the K-1 10000 m and a silver in the K-1 1000 m events.

AlessandraPaternoster

Alessandra Paternoster is an Italian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil event at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

LuigiPaternoster

Luigi Paternoster was an Italian rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the coxed fours event.

SergioPaternoster

Sergio Paternoster was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed over 40 films in his career, including 'Don Camillo' and 'Little World of Don Camillo.'

CesarePaternoster

Cesare Paternoster was an Italian road bicycle racer. He competed in the individual road race event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

MarioPaternoster

Mario Paternoster was an Italian rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the eight event.

AlbinoPaternoster

Albino Paternoster was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the coxed fours event.

ItaloPaternoster

Italo Paternoster was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the coxed fours event.

SalvatorePaternoster

Salvatore Paternoster was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the coxed fours event.

Paternoster Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Paternoster' is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian phrase 'Pater Noster,' which means 'Our Father' and refers to the Lord's Prayer.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Paternoster' is most common in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. It can also be found in other countries with Italian immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Argentina.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Paternoster' include 'Paternò' and 'Paternostro.'
Migration and ImmigrationItalian immigrants brought the surname 'Paternoster' to various countries, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many settled in the United States and formed tight-knit communities.