Explore the Family Name Gallaspy
The meaning of Gallaspy
Scottish and Irish: variant of Gillespie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallaspy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gallaspy saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,273rd in terms of prevalence and it was borne by approximately 260 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 70,208, with the count rising to 279, marking a 7.31% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, indicating that while more people bore the name in absolute numbers, its prevalence relative to the total population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #70,208 | 0.09% |
| Count | 260 | 279 | 7.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallaspy
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gallaspy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname are of White ethnicity, comprising 55.91% in 2010, down from 58.46% in 2000. The Black community represented the second-largest group, with 35.84% in 2010, showing a slight decrease from 36.54% in 2000. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation at 4.30% and individuals identifying as two or more races at 2.51% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers fell to zero, and the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero through both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.46% | 55.91% | -4.36% |
| Black | 36.54% | 35.84% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |