Explore the Family Name Gallenstein
The meaning of Gallenstein
German: perhaps a habitational name from a minor or lost place so named, derived from galle ‘wet, damaged spot (in a field)’ + Stein. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Gallenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gallenstein has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 69,854 in 2000 to 73,215 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 4.81%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased slightly by 1.15%, with a total of 262 people in 2000 and 265 people in 2010. As for its proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,215 | -4.81% |
| Count | 262 | 265 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallenstein
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gallenstein, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, one can observe that it is predominantly White. In 2000, about 98.47% of people with this surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased slightly to 96.23% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, about 2.26% identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 96.23% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |