Explore the Family Name Galban
The meaning of Galban
Spanish (Galbán): variant of Galván (see Galvan). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Leandro, Eduardo, Jorge, Juan, Ofelia, Ana, Angel, Armando, Arnulfo, Beatriz.
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How common is the last name Galban in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galban has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,637 but increased to a rank of 21,686 in 2010, representing a 4.2% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew by 13.3% during this period, from 1,060 to 1,201. Its proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase, rising from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, a change of 5.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #21,686 | 4.2% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,201 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.41 | 5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galban
The ethnic identity associated with the Galban surname varied over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White declined by 21.3% and 15.86% respectively. On the other hand, there was a 35% increase in people identifying as having two or more races. The vast majority of individuals with the Galban surname identify as Hispanic, increasing from 76.42% in 2000 to 79.85% in 2010, a rise of 4.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, these categories accounted for 0.58% and 0.67% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.42% | 79.85% | 4.49% |
| White | 10.09% | 8.49% | -15.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.47% | 8.24% | -21.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.16% | 35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |