Explore the Family Name Galway
How common is the last name Galway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galway has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,233rd and by 2010, it had fallen to 52,037th, marking a 1.57% drop in rank. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this decade, from 382 to 399, suggesting a growth of 4.45%. The proportion of people named Galway per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #52,037 | -1.57% |
| Count | 382 | 399 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galway
The ethnicity table compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a varied ethnic identity associated with the Galway surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations. However, there was a slight decrease of 20.06% in those claiming two or more races. The majority of individuals with the Galway surname self-identified as White, with percentages of 91.10 in 2000 and 90.23 in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.95%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals rose by 23.50% while the Black community saw the greatest increase, up 56.60% from 2.88% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 90.23% | -0.95% |
| Black | 2.88% | 4.51% | 56.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 2.51% | -20.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.26% | 23.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |