Explore the Family Name Gallier
The meaning of Gallier
French and English (West Midlands): nickname for a jovial man, from Old French galier, gallier, guallier, galure ‘coxcomb, fop’ or ‘affable man’. In England it is in part of Huguenot origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gallier has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,881 and by 2010, it had dropped to 44,872, marking an 18.46% decrease. The count of people bearing the surname also fell by 13.25%, from 551 to 478 during the same timeframe. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 20%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #44,872 | -18.46% |
| Count | 551 | 478 | -13.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallier
The distribution of ethnicity among those with the surname Gallier also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.47% identified as White which decreased to 88.7% in 2010. People identifying as Black saw a rise from 5.63% to 6.90%. A remarkable increase was seen in those claiming two or more ethnicities, going up from 0.91% to 1.88%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation increased from 0.91% to 1.46%. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 88.7% | -3.03% |
| Black | 5.63% | 6.9% | 22.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.88% | 106.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.46% | 60.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |