Palahniuk

Palahniuk, Palaniuk, Palahnuk or Palahnyuk (Template:Langx, {{#invoke:IPA|main}}) is a Ukrainian surname, originally a matronymic from the given name Palazhka ({{#invoke:Lang|lang}}). Notable people with the surname include:

• Brandon Palaniuk (born 1984), American professional angler
• Chuck Palahniuk (born 1962), American novelist and freelance journalist
• Ihor Palahnyuk (born 1966), Ukrainian army officer
• Sam Palahnuk (born 1961), American video game designer
• Vasyl Palahnyuk (born 1991), Ukrainian professional footballer
• Volodymyr Palahnyuk (1919–2006), known as Jack Palance, American film actor

See also

• "Palahniuk's Laughter", 2005 single by Fightstar