Explore the Family Name Galardi
The meaning of Galardi
Basque: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of abundant firewood, from Basque galar ‘kindling, dead wood’ + -di, a suffix denoting abundance.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galardi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galardi has seen a slight change in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 51,119 with a count of 383 and a proportion per 100k standing at 0.14. However, by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 51,176, although the count of people bearing the name increased to 407. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.14, indicating that while the number of individuals with this surname grew, it didn't increase significantly relative to the total U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,176 | -0.11% |
| Count | 383 | 407 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galardi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Galardi. In 2000, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.30%), followed by Hispanic (3.39%). There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, there was a decrease to 89.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled to 8.11%, and a small proportion (1.72%) reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 89.93% | -5.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 8.11% | 139.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |