Explore the Family Name Galkin
The meaning of Galkin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Galki in eastern Belarus. 2. Russian: patronymic from Galka, a nickname meaning ‘jackdaw’, used to denote a thievish or talkative person. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Nikolay, Leonid, Lev, Mikhail, Nikolai, Yevgeny. Jewish Hyman, Isaak.
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How common is the last name Galkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galkin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 70,833rd spot, marking a change of -5.54%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable, with a minimal increase from 275 in 2000 to 276 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #70,833 | -5.54% |
| Count | 275 | 276 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galkin
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Galkin identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly, moving from 97.45% to 98.19%. During the same period, there was a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.18% to 1.81%. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 98.19% | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.81% | -16.97% |
| 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% |