Explore the Family Name Galow
The meaning of Galow
East German: habitational name from Galow in Silesia, Poland. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Galow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galow has seen a slight decrease in prevalence across the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 74,675 in 2000, it dropped by 2.8% to rank 76,768 in 2010. However, the count of people with this last name slightly increased by 3.73%, from 241 in 2000 to 250 in 2010. Although this indicates more individuals are bearing this surname, its overall proportion per 100k citizens fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #76,768 | -2.8% |
| Count | 241 | 250 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Galow surname identified as White, accounting for 95.02% in 2000 and 88.80% in 2010 - a decline of 6.55%. The data reflected no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this surname in both census years. Notably, however, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population who carry the Galow last name, rising from 2.90% in 2000 to 4.80% in 2010. This reflects a robust 65.52% growth rate. Meanwhile, a new ethnic group appeared in 2010 as 4.00% of Galows identified as belonging to two or more races, an option not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 88.8% | -6.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.8% | 65.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |