Explore the Family Name Galin
The meaning of Galin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the village of Galino in Lithuania. 2. Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Gal. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Nir, Shoshi, Tsilya.
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How common is the last name Galin in the United States?
The surname Galin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,979th most common surname and fell to 62,359 in 2010, indicating a drop of 9.44%. The count of individuals bearing the Galin surname also showed a decline of 4.18% during this period, going from 335 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. The proportion of people named Galin per 100k dropped by 8.33%, decreasing from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #62,359 | -9.44% |
| Count | 335 | 321 | -4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galin
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Galin surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although there's been a small decrease in this category from 92.84% in 2000 to 87.54% in 2010. In contrast, the number of Hispanics and Black individuals with the surname Galin rose significantly over the same period. Hispanic representation within the Galin surname increased from 2.69% in 2000 to 5.92% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 120.07%. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals carrying the Galin surname more than doubled from 2.39% to 4.98%, reflecting a 108.37% increase. No changes were observed in the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.84% | 87.54% | -5.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 5.92% | 120.07% |
| Black | 2.39% | 4.98% | 108.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |