Explore the Family Name Galant
The meaning of Galant
1. French: variant of Gallant 3 (see Galland 1) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name, from Yiddish or German galant ‘gallant, polite’. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Galant are descendants of Michel Haché dit Gallant from QC (see Gallant). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shraga.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galant's popularity experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377 out of all US surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 45,105, reflecting a 3.98% decline in ranking. Despite this, the absolute count of people named Galant increased slightly from 469 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.28%. However, when examined proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a -5.88% change showing that the surname became relatively less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,105 | -3.98% |
| Count | 469 | 475 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galant
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Galant showed some stability and minor shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White, making up 92.96% and 92.84% of those with the Galant surname respectively, marking only a very small decrease of 0.13%. There were zero individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, these groups composed 1.28% and 0% of Galants respectively. A small increase was noted among Hispanics, who constituted 1.92% of Galants in 2000 and rose to 2.53% in 2010. Similarly, Black individuals made up 2.13% of Galants in 2000 and increased to 2.53% in 2010. The proportion of those claiming two or more races decreased slightly from 1.71% to 1.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 92.84% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.53% | 31.77% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.53% | 18.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.68% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |