Explore the Family Name Gallamore
The meaning of Gallamore
1. English (Cheshire): probably a habitational name from a place called as ‘Gallows Moor’ (i.e. a moor with a gallows). An unlocated place in Shenstone, Staffordshire, is recorded in the 17th century as Gally More and may be the source of the surname. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. English: variant of Gallimore (see Cullimore).
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How common is the last name Gallamore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Gallamore" showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gallamore was ranked 46,758th most popular surname, but rose to the 46,568th position by 2010, marking a modest increase of 0.41%. Similarly, the count of people carrying the Gallamore surname increased by 6.78% during the same period from 428 to 457 individuals. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #46,568 | 0.41% |
| Count | 428 | 457 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallamore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gallamore also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While this surname was predominantly identified as White, with 88.79% in 2000 and 87.75% in 2010, the percentage of Black ethnicity dropped significantly by 46.93%. On the other hand, the ten-year period saw the emergence of multiple races being identified with the Gallamore name with 2.41% in 2010, whereas it was zero in 2000. The Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010 at 2.84%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared entirely from 1.87% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained unchanged with no individuals identifying with this ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.79% | 87.75% | -1.17% |
| Black | 7.01% | 3.72% | -46.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |