Explore the Family Name Galuska
The meaning of Galuska
1. Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Galuška): variant of Haluška (see Haluska). 2. Americanized form of Polish Galuszka.
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How common is the last name Galuska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galuska saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Galuska ranked 52,289th in popularity with 373 instances of the name, accounting for about 0.14 per 100,000 residents. Ten years later, while the total count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased to 374, the rank dropped to 54,990, indicating its less frequent use compared with other surnames. Consequently, the proportion of Galuskas per 100,000 people also declined slightly by 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,990 | -5.17% |
| Count | 373 | 374 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galuska
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Galuska. Predominantly, those bearing the surname identified as White, amounting to 99.73 percent in 2000 and 98.13 percent in 2010—a slight decrease over the decade. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, were not significantly represented among individuals with the Galuska surname during these two census periods. The data also does not indicate any significant representation of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.73% | 98.13% | -1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |