Explore the Family Name Galat
The meaning of Galat
Polish: possibly a derivative of the Silesian dialect word galoty ‘trousers’, thus a nickname for someone who used to wear elegant trousers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galat has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 57,090th in popularity and saw a slight decrease to 60,347th in 2010, representing a decline of 5.71%. Despite the slip in ranking, the number of people with this surname remained constant at 334 in both 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also fell slightly from 0.12 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #60,347 | -5.71% |
| Count | 334 | 334 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galat
Turning towards ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in patterns among those bearing the Galat surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (88.02%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (7.49%). By 2010, while the White majority still held, it had dropped slightly to 86.83%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a decline to 7.19%. Meanwhile, there were increases in other ethnic identities. The Black community saw a significant rise from 1.80% to 2.69%, representing a 49.44% change. Likewise, the group identifying with two or more races increased from 1.50% to 1.80%. Notably, the Hispanic representation emerged from 0 to 1.50%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native count remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.02% | 86.83% | -1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.49% | 7.19% | -4.01% |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.69% | 49.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.8% | 20% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |