Explore the Family Name Galatas
The meaning of Galatas
Greek: occupational name for a seller of milk, from an agent noun from gala ‘milk’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galatas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galatas has seen a shift in its popularity over a span of ten years. In 2000, it held rank 54,643 which slightly dropped to 56,444 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.3% in the rank. Although the rank fell slightly, the count or number of people with the surname Galatas increased from 353 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.55%. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%, shifting from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #56,444 | -3.3% |
| Count | 353 | 362 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galatas
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Galatas also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The White majority ethnic identity slightly decreased from 82.72% in 2000 to 80.39% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black increased marginally from 11.33% to 12.71%. The most significant change was observed within the Hispanic group, which saw an impressive surge of 165.15%, rising from 1.98% in 2000 to 5.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a sharp decline of 65.24%, falling from 3.97% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.72% | 80.39% | -2.82% |
| Black | 11.33% | 12.71% | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 5.25% | 165.15% |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 1.38% | -65.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |