Explore the Family Name Galperin
The meaning of Galperin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Russified form of Halpern. The initial g developed since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Vladimir, Sergey, Anatoly, Leonid, Lev, Semyon, Aleksandr, Arkadiy, Arkady, Grigory. Jewish Emanuel, Igal, Isadore, Jascha, Levi, Menashe, Shlomit, Shlomo, Volf.
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How common is the last name Galperin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galperin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galperin ranked 48,109 in popularity with a count of 413 individuals, or 0.15 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,752, with only 376 individuals bearing the surname, or 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a drop of 13.81% in ranking and a decrease of 8.96% in the number of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #54,752 | -13.81% |
| Count | 413 | 376 | -8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galperin
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Galperin identify as White, although there was a slight decline in this group over the decade. In 2000, 98.55% of Galperins were White, compared to 95.74% in 2010, representing a change of -2.85%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, a notable increase of 97.52%. The census reported no Galperins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 95.74% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.39% | 97.52% |
| 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% |