Explore the Family Name Galliher
The meaning of Galliher
Altered form of Irish Gallagher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galliher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galliher has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,272 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 20,364, marking a decrease of 5.67%. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Galliher surname slightly increased from 1,301 in 2000 to 1,305 in 2010, a growth of 0.31%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #20,364 | -5.67% |
| Count | 1,301 | 1,305 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galliher
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Galliher also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 95.70% in 2000 to 93.79% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.08% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010, a change of 120.37%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 43.09%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a smaller increase of 15%. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 93.79% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.38% | 120.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.76% | 43.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.15% | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |