Explore the Family Name Gallihugh
The meaning of Gallihugh
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Gallagher. Compare Gollihugh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallihugh in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gallihugh has seen a slight shift in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 56,979 to 58,182, marking a decrease of 2.11%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 4.18% during the same period, rising from 335 to 349. The proportion of people named Gallihugh per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #58,182 | -2.11% |
| Count | 335 | 349 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallihugh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gallihugh name is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.22% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure that increased to 97.99% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were 3.88% in 2000 but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There was no recorded change in the ethnicity categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname within the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 97.99% | 2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |