Explore the Family Name Gallien
The meaning of Gallien
1. Altered form of English Gallion. 2. French: from the personal name Gallien, from Latin Gallianus, from an adjective meaning ‘Gaulish’.
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How common is the last name Gallien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gallien saw a spike in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 18,230th to 17,851st, marking a growth rate of 2.08%. The total count of individuals with the Gallien surname also increased from 1,406 to 1,567 during this decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals marginally increased by 1.92% to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,230 | #17,851 | 2.08% |
| Count | 1,406 | 1,567 | 11.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallien
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gallien surname identified as either White or Black, with proportions of 50.8% and 43.46%, respectively, in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, down by 3.22% from 52.49% in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Black slightly increased by 0.84% from 43.10% in 2000. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races significantly rose by 90.35% over the decade, while the proportion of those with Hispanic ethnicity saw a modest increase of 7.63%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.49% | 50.8% | -3.22% |
| Black | 43.1% | 43.46% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.68% | 7.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.17% | 90.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |