Explore the Family Name Galeano
The meaning of Galeano
Spanish and southern Italian: probably a variant of Galiano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Julio, Jorge, Luis, Blanca, Rafael, Alejandro, Alvaro, Ana, Arturo, Esperanza. Italian Antonio, Marco, Angelo, Emidio, Lia, Nicola, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galeano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Galeano has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galeano was the 13,181st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 10,059th position, marking a 23.69% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period from 2,125 in 2000 to 3,204 in 2010, a rise of 50.78%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Galeano per 100,000 increased by 37.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,181 | #10,059 | 23.69% |
| Count | 2,125 | 3,204 | 50.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 1.09 | 37.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galeano
The Decennial U.S. Census data also indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Galeano between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, the majority of those bearing the Galeano name identified as Hispanic (86.07%), this percentage slightly increased to 88.17% by 2010. Interestingly, there were no persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Galeano surname in 2000, but by 2010 these groups constituted 0.50% and 0.34% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals who identify as White decreased from 12.89% in 2000 to 10.55% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a decline from 0.38% to 0.16%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.07% | 88.17% | 2.44% |
| White | 12.89% | 10.55% | -18.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.38% | 0.16% | -57.89% |