Explore the Family Name Galiza
The meaning of Galiza
Hispanic (Philippines) and Portuguese: ethnic name for someone from the former kingdom of Galicia (see Galicia), from its Portuguese and medieval Galician name Galiza.
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How common is the last name Galiza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Galiza increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galiza was ranked 63,632 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed up to rank 53,538, representing a 15.86% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 293 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, which is a 31.74% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw an uptick, going from 0.11 to 0.13, indicating an 18.18% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #53,538 | 15.86% |
| Count | 293 | 386 | 31.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galiza
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Galiza, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage did slightly decline from 86.69% in 2000 to 84.20% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races increased from 5.46% to 6.22%, while those identifying as White decreased from 3.41% to 2.85%. There was a significant increase in the number of people with the Galiza surname who identified as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 4.44% to 6.74%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.69% | 84.2% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 6.74% | 51.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5.46% | 6.22% | 13.92% |
| White | 3.41% | 2.85% | -16.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |