Explore the Family Name Gallaugher
The meaning of Gallaugher
Irish: from Ó Gallchobhair, see Gallagher.
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How common is the last name Gallaugher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gallaugher has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 60,706th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had climbed to 60,196th. The number of people with this surname also rose during this time period, increasing from 310 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, which is an increase of 8.06%. However, the proportion of Gallaughers per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #60,196 | 0.84% |
| Count | 310 | 335 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallaugher
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people named Gallaugher identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.06% of Gallaughers identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.61% in 2010. There were no recorded Gallaughers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 97.61% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |