Explore the Family Name Galazka
The meaning of Galazka
Polish (Gałązka): nickname for a small or insignificant person from gałązka ‘twig, branch’. Compare Galaska.
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How common is the last name Galazka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galazka has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galazka ranked 76,208th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to 74,826th place, an improvement of 1.81%. The count of individuals with the Galazka surname also increased by 9.79%, from 235 people in 2000 to 258 people in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #74,826 | 1.81% |
| Count | 235 | 258 | 9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galazka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Galazka surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.3% identified as such, however, this percentage decreased to 94.19% by 2010. Also, worth noting is the emergence of a Hispanic identity within this surname group, which went from 0% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010. No individuals with the Galazka surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 94.19% | -4.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |