Explore the Family Name Gallmeyer
The meaning of Gallmeyer
German: distinguishing name for a steward or tenant farmer (see Meyer) in the service of a feudal lord named Gall(es), from the medieval personal name Gallus (see Gall 3). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gallmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gallmeyer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611th most popular surname with 317 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 68,122nd rank, with only 289 people having the Gallmeyer surname. This equates to a decrease of 14.28% in its ranking and an 8.83% reduction in count over a decade. The proportion of Gallmeyers per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #68,122 | -14.28% |
| Count | 317 | 289 | -8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallmeyer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Gallmeyer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.53% of Gallmeyers identified as White, and this figure increased to 97.92% by 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy. However, there was a small emergence of people identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.73% of Gallmeyers in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 97.92% | 1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |