Explore the Family Name Gallinger
The meaning of Gallinger
German: habitational name for someone from Galling in Bavaria or from Gallingen in East Prussia.
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How common is the last name Gallinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gallinger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gallinger was ranked 43,157 in popularity with a count of 472 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 51,610 with only 403 individuals carrying the surname, decreasing the proportion to 0.14 per 100,000. This shows a decrease in both rank and count by 19.59% and 14.62% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #51,610 | -19.59% |
| Count | 472 | 403 | -14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallinger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gallinger according to the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly White, accounting for 93.86% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.04% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname was Hispanic, starting at 4.45% in 2000 but experiencing a decrease to 3.47% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group represented 1.27% in 2000, however, there were no individuals identified under this group in 2010. There were no instances of the surname Gallinger among those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 94.04% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 3.47% | -22.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |