Explore the Family Name Gally
The meaning of Gally
1. Swiss German: variant of German Galle. 2. English: variant of Galley. 3. Scottish: variant of Gailey. 4. French: Latinized form of Gal and Gall.
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How common is the last name Gally in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gally has seen a slight decline in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked the 67,317th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 75,799th. Additionally, the number of people with this surname also decreased from 274 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, representing a 7.3% drop. The proportion of people named Gally per 100,000 individuals similarly fell by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #75,799 | -12.6% |
| Count | 274 | 254 | -7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gally
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gally identify as White, although there's been a slight decrease from 93.07% in 2000 to 91.34% in 2010. During the same period, however, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by almost 35%, from 2.92% to 3.94%. Notably, the decade also saw individuals identifying as Black emerge within the Gally surname group. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 91.34% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.94% | 34.93% |
| Black | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |