Explore the Family Name Galinis
The meaning of Galinis
Lithuanian: topographic name for someone living at the end of a village, from galas ‘end’. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Algimantas, Vytautas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galinis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galinis has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th most popular surname, while it moved to the rank of 72,105 in 2010, marking a change of 1.1 percent. The count of individuals carrying this name also grew by 8.87 percent, from 248 in 2000 to 270 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,105 | 1.1% |
| Count | 248 | 270 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galinis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Galinis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a minimal decrease of 0.04 percent over the decade. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which decreased slightly from 2.42 percent in 2000 to 2.22 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Galinis surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.93% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.22% | -8.26% |
| 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% |