Explore the Family Name Galt
The meaning of Galt
1. Scottish: variant of Gall, with excrescent -t. 2. English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English galte, gaute, gault ‘boar, hog’ (Old Norse gǫltr, galte), denoting someone thought to resemble the animal in appearance or character.
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How common is the last name Galt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Galt saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,239th most common name in the United States, falling to 27,392nd position by 2010 - a decrease of 4.39%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 876 in 2000 to 881 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.57%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly during this decade, from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #27,392 | -4.39% |
| Count | 876 | 881 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galt
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Galt, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, although there was a decrease of 2.34% from 96.35% in 2000 to 94.1% in 2010. Over the same period, the representation of Hispanic individuals increased from 1.37% to 2.16%, a growth of 57.66%. Additionally, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 12.09%, rising from 0.91% to 1.02%. An interesting shift is evident in those claiming two or more races, where the percentage jumped significantly from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.7% in 2010, an impressive increase of 150%. The percentage of people classified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.1% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.16% | 57.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.7% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.02% | 12.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |