Polamalu

Polamalu is a surname of Italian origin. It is most famously associated with Troy Polamalu, a former professional American football player who played as a strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Polamalu is of Samoan and Greek descent. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. The surname itself is likely derived from a place name or a nickname. While its exact etymological roots are not definitively established, it is believed to have roots in southern Italy. The Polamalu family has a notable presence in American Samoa.