Explore the Family Name Galyan
The meaning of Galyan
English: variant of Galyon or of its cognate Gallian. This surname has died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Galyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Galyan has seen a shift in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Galyan was ranked as the 63,297th most popular surname, with just under 300 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its popularity had declined slightly, dropping to the 72,105th rank and reflecting a decrease of approximately 13.92 percent. The total count of people with this surname also dropped to 270, a decrease of around 8.47 percent. The proportion of people named Galyan per 100,000 reduced by 18.18 percent during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #72,105 | -13.92% |
| Count | 295 | 270 | -8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galyan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing insights. The majority of individuals with the Galyan surname identified as White, with a small decrease of about 1.11 percent between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a decline of 10.63 percent. Notably, those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by an impressive 64.04 percent over the decade. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, maintaining a consistent zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.76% | 84.81% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 11.19% | 10% | -10.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.33% | 64.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |