Explore the Family Name Galang
The meaning of Galang
Filipino: nickname or status name from galang ‘respect’, a word found in various languages of the Philippines, referring to someone who is respectful or respected. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jaime, Jose, Manuel, Renato, Alfredo, Angel, Conrado, Domingo, Ernesto, Jesus, Miguel, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Galang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Galang" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from the 14,514th most popular in 2000 to the 12,180th in 2010, marking a 16.08% improvement. The count of individuals with the surname also escalated during this period, from 1,883 in 2000 to 2,559 in 2010, reflecting a substantial 35.9% surge. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with the surname per 100k increased by 24.29%, moving from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.87 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,514 | #12,180 | 16.08% |
| Count | 1,883 | 2,559 | 35.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.87 | 24.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galang
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Galang identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with percentages hovering around 88%. There was a slight increase in this group from 88.21% in 2000 to 88.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also saw a minor rise from 4.62% to 4.88%. However, the number of individuals identifying as White reduced by 29.71%, dropping from 4.78% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. The Hispanic representation nearly doubled, increasing by 93.96% over the course of a decade. Notably, there were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories as the data was either suppressed for privacy (S) or remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.21% | 88.43% | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 4.88% | 5.63% |
| White | 4.78% | 3.36% | -29.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.89% | 93.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |