Explore the Family Name Gallahue
The meaning of Gallahue
Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair, see Gallagher. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran.
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How common is the last name Gallahue in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gallahue showed a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 62,775 in 2000 to 65,964 in 2010, representing a percentage decrease of 5.08%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 298 to 300 during the same period. This minor increase of 0.67% did not keep pace with overall population growth, resulting in the proportion of people named Gallahue per 100,000 residents dropping by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #65,964 | -5.08% |
| Count | 298 | 300 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallahue
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census presents that there were a few changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the Gallahue surname. In 2000, 96.31% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.67% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.67% of all Gallahues.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.67% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |