Explore the Family Name Gallarzo
The meaning of Gallarzo
Hispanic (Mexico): probably an altered form of Basque Galartza (see Galarza).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallarzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gallarzo saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 56,392 in 2000 to 62,189 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.28 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 339 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.01 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38 percent from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #62,189 | -10.28% |
| Count | 339 | 322 | -5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallarzo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gallarzo, as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 96.46 percent of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, a number that rose to 99.69 percent in 2010, an increase of 3.35 percent. The representation of other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.46% | 99.69% | 3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |