Explore the Family Name Galka
The meaning of Galka
Polish (Gałka): nickname from gałka ‘knob, lump’, probably denoting someone who was disfigured by a prominent carbuncle. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Eugeniusz, Franciszek, Ignacy, Irek, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Galka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 31,848th in popularity and it dropped to the 32,900th place in 2010. This marks a 3.3% decrease in rank. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Galka surname actually increased slightly from 685 to 697, a 1.75% growth. However, as a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,900 | -3.3% |
| Count | 685 | 697 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galka
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Galka surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 95.33% in 2000 and 95.12% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.22%. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, representing 2.19% in 2000 and decreasing to 2.01% in 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010 there was a small presence of 0.86% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.00% in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 95.12% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.01% | -8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1% | -23.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |