Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage American Pronounced Pron. pah-lah-see-oh [key] Meaning & History Surname of author R.J. Palacio, who wrote the book Wonder (2012)
Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Spanish Meaning & History Palacio is derived from the Spanish word "palaciao," meaning a "palace," and as a surname, was no doubt taken on by someone who lived near a palace or mansion, or perhaps by someone who worked there.