Explore the Family Name Gallop
The meaning of Gallop
English: variant of Gallup.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gallop in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gallop has shown slight fluctuations in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 15,825 and rose slightly in rank to 16,295 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by about 2.97%. However, the actual count of people with the Gallop surname increased over this period from 1,689 to 1,770, marking a 4.8% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.63 to 0.6, reflecting a drop of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,825 | #16,295 | -2.97% |
| Count | 1,689 | 1,770 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallop
On the ethnicity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gallop has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native under this surname in 2000, by 2010, there was a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders. People identifying with two or more races increased slightly, rising from 1.54% to 1.69%. White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 70.46% to 67.8%, while Black individuals increased from 25.46% to 27.8%. Hispanic representation among those with the Gallop surname saw a marginal decrease from 1.89% to 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.46% | 67.8% | -3.78% |
| Black | 25.46% | 27.8% | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.81% | -4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.69% | 9.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |