Explore the Family Name Gallin
The meaning of Gallin
1. English (Devon): variant of Gallon or Gallion. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Galin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Gallin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gallin has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 79,958 with 221 people having this last name, which represented a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. By 2010, while the rank had slipped to 87,663, the count dropped to 212, representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100k. This represents a change of -9.64 in rank and -4.07 in count over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #87,663 | -9.64% |
| Count | 221 | 212 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that holders of the surname Gallin are primarily of White ethnic identity, although there has been a slight decrease in this proportion from 88.69% in 2000 to 82.55% in 2010. The next prominent group is those identifying as Black, which increased from 9.95% to 12.74% during the same period. A new ethnicity appeared in 2010 with a small percentage (3.77%) identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 82.55% | -6.92% |
| Black | 9.95% | 12.74% | 28.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |