Explore the Family Name Galea
The meaning of Galea
1. Spanish (southwestern): from galea ‘galleon, (war)ship’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a shipwright or a sailor. 2. Italian: habitational name from Galea in Calabria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmel, Agostino, Carlo, Carmelo, Giuseppe, Sal, Salvatore, Santo, Vincenzo. Spanish Jesus, Jose, Nadina, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Galea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Galea has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Galea surname ranked 22,870 in popularity and by 2010, it fell to rank 24,648, a drop of approximately 7.77%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 1,045 to 1,013, signifying a decrease of around 3.06%. The proportion of people with the Galea surname per 100,000 also declined by approximately 12.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #24,648 | -7.77% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,013 | -3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galea
The ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Galea also saw some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, there was a remarkable increase in the Galea surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, rising from 0.57% to 0.99%, and among Hispanics, which increased from 9.67% to 12.14%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Galeas identifying as White dropped slightly from 87.85% to 85%. Minor changes were also observed among those identifying as Black (rising from 0.77% to 0.89%) and those identifying as two or more races (decreasing from 1.15% to 0.99%). There were no reported Galeas identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.85% | 85% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 9.67% | 12.14% | 25.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.99% | 73.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.99% | -13.91% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.89% | 15.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |