Explore the Family Name Galayda
The meaning of Galayda
Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname from Ukrainian halayda ‘homeless person’. The initial g is due to Russian influence, since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names.
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How common is the last name Galayda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galayda saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 64,750 to 67,519. This represents a change of -4.28%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the Galayda surname actually increased slightly over the same period, from 287 to 292, showing a growth of 1.74%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k dropped by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #67,519 | -4.28% |
| Count | 287 | 292 | 1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galayda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Galayda surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.95% identified as white, increasing slightly to 99.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 99.32% | 0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |