Explore the Family Name Galambos
The meaning of Galambos
Hungarian: metonymic occupational name for a keeper of doves, from galamb ‘dove, pigeon’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Laszlo, Nandor.
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How common is the last name Galambos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galambos saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galambos was ranked 41,320 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,811, representing a 6.03% decline. Even though the count of people carrying this surname also fell slightly from 497 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, the proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #43,811 | -6.03% |
| Count | 497 | 492 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galambos
When considering ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Galambos surname is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity, although there was a marginal decrease from 96.38% in 2000 to 93.29% in 2010. Interestingly, there were notable increases in the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and part of two or more races, with changes of 102.21% and 101.65%, respectively. There were no reported individuals with the Galambos surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 93.29% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.66% | 102.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.44% | 101.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |