Explore the Family Name Galus
The meaning of Galus
Polish and Czech; Slovak (mainly Gálus): from a Latin(ized) form of the personal name Gal or Gál (compare Gallus). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boguslaw, Boleslaw, Piotr, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Galus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Galus saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Galus surname went from 42056 in 2000 to 44872 in 2010, marking a drop of 6.7%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this name experienced a slight decrease of 1.65% over the decade, going from 486 to 478. The proportion of people named Galus per 100k also decreased by 11.11%, falling from 0.18 to 0.16 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #44,872 | -6.7% |
| Count | 486 | 478 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galus
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Galus. In 2000, 96.50% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.03% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 2.06% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, a change of -38.83%. The data shows a new emergence of Hispanic identity amongst those with the Galus name, increasing from 0 in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.03% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.26% | -38.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |