Explore the Family Name Galloza
The meaning of Galloza
Hispanic: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galloza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galloza has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it climbed up to the 52,037th spot, marking an 11.8% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 24.3%, from 321 in 2000 to 399 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.12 to 0.14, indicating a 16.67% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #52,037 | 11.8% |
| Count | 321 | 399 | 24.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galloza
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Galloza surname identified as Hispanic, although the proportion decreased slightly from 95.02% in 2000 to 91.48% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals who identified as White, from 4.36% in 2000 to 7.77% in 2010, representing a 78.21% change. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.02% | 91.48% | -3.73% |
| White | 4.36% | 7.77% | 78.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |