Explore the Family Name Galanos
The meaning of Galanos
Greek: nickname for someone with pale blue eyes, from the adjective galanos ‘azure, milky blue’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demosthenes, Diogenes, Labros.
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How common is the last name Galanos in the United States?
The surname Galanos has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Galanos was ranked 55,971st in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 53,538th. This represents a change of 4.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.87%, from 342 people in 2000 to 386 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Galanos surname per 100k people did not change during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #53,538 | 4.35% |
| Count | 342 | 386 | 12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galanos
In terms of ethnic identity, most individuals with the surname Galanos identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.81% of Galanos were White, though this dropped slightly to 90.41% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 5.85% in 2000 to 6.48% in 2010. The census for the first time recorded Black individuals with the Galanos surname in 2010, making up 1.81% of the total. Those identifying as two or more races fell to zero in 2010, and there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.81% | 90.41% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 5.85% | 6.48% | 10.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |