Explore the Family Name Galas
The meaning of Galas
1. Polish: derivative of the personal name Gal. 2. Hungarian: from the personal name Gálos (see Gal). 3. Spanish: variant of Galaz. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Bronislaus, Edyta, Elzbieta, Janina, Piotr, Wladyslawa, Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galas saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,945th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 31,629th spot, marking a 13.18% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period, going from 808 in 2000 to 731 in 2010, a decline of 9.53%. The proportion of people named Galas per 100,000 also fell by 16.67%, from 0.3 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #31,629 | -13.18% |
| Count | 808 | 731 | -9.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galas
The ethnicity of those bearing the Galas surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A small increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 5.07% to 5.61%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.61% to 1.50%. The majority of individuals with the Galas surname identified as White, with an increase from 78.84% to 80.03%. The Hispanic demographic saw a reduction from 13.99% to 12.45%. No change was noted in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, as they remained at zero both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.84% | 80.03% | 1.51% |
| Hispanic | 13.99% | 12.45% | -11.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.07% | 5.61% | 10.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.5% | -6.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |