Explore the Family Name Gallatin
The meaning of Gallatin
Swiss French: from a derivative of Old French gal(l)e ‘rejoicing, pleasure, entertainment’, used as a nickname for a bon vivant. History: This surname has apparently died out in Switzerland. It is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallatin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gallatin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,455 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 22,592—a change of -5.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, seeing an inconsequential increase from 1,136 in 2000 to 1,137 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010, marking a drop of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #22,592 | -5.3% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,137 | 0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallatin
When it comes to ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Gallatin identify as white—91.38% in 2010, down slightly from 93.49% in 2000. The group with the next highest representation is those identifying as Black, who increased from 3.52% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010. There was also growth in the Hispanic community, rising from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase—from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were not represented in 2000 but accounted for 0.53% and 0.70% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 91.38% | -2.26% |
| Black | 3.52% | 4.13% | 17.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.76% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.5% | 41.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |