Explore the Family Name Gallina
The meaning of Gallina
Italian: from gallina ‘hen, chicken’; possibly a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hen, or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who kept poultry. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sal, Antonio, Filippo, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Salvatore, Antonino, Cataldo, Dino, Domenico, Gaspare.
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How common is the last name Gallina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gallina shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gallina was ranked 16,283rd in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,005th place, a decrease of 4.43%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Gallina surname increased from 1,629 in 2000 to 1,671 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.58%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Gallina per 100k people decreased only slightly, from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,283 | #17,005 | -4.43% |
| Count | 1,629 | 1,671 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallina
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the Gallina surname. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.15% in 2000 to 93.48% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.25% in 2000 to 4.97% in 2010. The percentage of Gallinas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, moving from 0.31% in 2000 to 0.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those indicating they belong to two or more races marginally decreased from 0.98% to 0.96%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 93.48% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.97% | 52.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.96% | -2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.42% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |