Explore the Family Name Galmore
The meaning of Galmore
Altered form of English Gallimore (see Cullimore) or Gilmore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Galmore saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galmore ranked 59,611th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 65,066th. This represents a decrease of 9.15% over the decade. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also fell from 317 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a reduction of 3.79%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #65,066 | -9.15% |
| Count | 317 | 305 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galmore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Galmore saw some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group, those identifying as Black, increased their share from 82.33% in 2000 to 89.51% in 2010 — an increase of 8.72%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly from 14.51% to 8.20%, indicating a 43.49% drop. The group identifying as two or more races also shrank, dropping from 2.52% to 1.97% - a decrease of 21.83%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.33% | 89.51% | 8.72% |
| White | 14.51% | 8.2% | -43.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 1.97% | -21.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |