Explore the Family Name Gallet
The meaning of Gallet
French: 1. nickname for a cheerful companion, a noun derivative of the Old French verb gal(l)er ‘to enjoy oneself, to have fun’. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Gall. History: Joseph-Pierre Gallet from Reims in Marne, France, married Marie-Marthe-Anastasie Colomb probably in Abbeville, LA, c.1844. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Alain, Gilberte, Michel, Pierre, Vernice, Yves.
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How common is the last name Gallet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gallet has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 48,567, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 52,169, marking a decrease of 7.42%. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped from 408 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, reflecting a fall of 2.45%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Gallet decreased by 13.33% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #52,169 | -7.42% |
| Count | 408 | 398 | -2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallet
In terms of ethnicity distribution as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Gallet surname identified their ethnicity as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small downward shift in this group from 94.36% in 2000 to 91.46% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 4.41% in 2000 to 6.28% in 2010, an upswing of 42.40%. There were no recorded changes in the remaining ethnic identities - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native - during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 91.46% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 6.28% | 42.4% |
| 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% |