Explore the Family Name Galaska
The meaning of Galaska
Altered form of Polish Gałązka (see Galazka).
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How common is the last name Galaska in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Galaska has experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galaska ranked as the 60,230th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 64,388th, representing a decrease of 6.9%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 313 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.28%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Galaska per 100,000 dropped by 16.67% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #64,388 | -6.9% |
| Count | 313 | 309 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galaska
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Galaska. In 2000, the majority, or 97.44%, of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this number had decreased slightly to 93.85%, indicating a change of -3.68%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.6% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010, a growth of 21.25%. Notably, in 2010 there was a small representation (1.94%) of individuals with the Galaska surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 93.85% | -3.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.94% | 21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |