Explore the Family Name Gallaway
The meaning of Gallaway
English and Scottish: variant of Galloway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gallaway has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,220 in popularity with a count of 2,590 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.96 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 11,683, an approximate decrease of 4.13%, but the count of individuals increased to 2,683, reflecting an increase of 3.59%. The proportion per 100k declined by 5.21% to 0.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,220 | #11,683 | -4.13% |
| Count | 2,590 | 2,683 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.91 | -5.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallaway
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Gallaway surname from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.27% to 0.67%, while those who identified with two or more races increased by 40.45% to 2.50%. White identification saw a minor decrease from 82.70% to 81.22%. Hispanic identity grew by 42.52% to 4.29%, while Black identity decreased slightly from 11.70% to 10.88%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 16.67% to 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 81.22% | -1.79% |
| Black | 11.7% | 10.88% | -7.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.29% | 42.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.5% | 40.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.67% | 148.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.45% | -16.67% |