Palahniuk, Palaniuk, Palahnuk or Palahnyuk (, ) is a Ukrainian surname, originally a matronymic from the given name Palazhka (). 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