Explore the Family Name Galton
The meaning of Galton
English: habitational name from Galton in Owermoigne (Dorset), from Old English gafol ‘tax, toll’ + tūn ‘settlement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galton in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Galton has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 68172 in popularity and dropped to 78316 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 14.88%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 270 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.63%. The proportion of people with the Galton surname per 100k population decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #78,316 | -14.88% |
| Count | 270 | 244 | -9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galton
The ethnic identity associated with the Galton surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 88.15% identified as White, which increased to 89.34% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Galton surname dropped significantly, from 4.81% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races more than doubled, going from 2.59% in 2000 to 5.33% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 2.96%, but data for 2010 was suppressed, thus not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.15% | 89.34% | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 5.33% | 105.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.81% | 3.28% | -31.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |