Explore the Family Name Galyean
The meaning of Galyean
English: variant of Galyan and Galyen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galyean in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galyean has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19672 in terms of popularity while it slipped to 19731 in 2010, showing a marginal decline by 0.3%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1268 in 2000 to 1365 in 2010, indicating a 7.65% growth. However, when measured as a proportion per 100k population, the frequency of this surname slightly decreased by 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,672 | #19,731 | -0.3% |
| Count | 1,268 | 1,365 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galyean
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Galyean, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified themselves as white in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 93.45% in 2000 to 91.87% in 2010. Hispanic identity saw an increase, rising from 3.08% in 2000 to 5.27% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped considerably from 1.66% to 1.03%. The proportions of those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.4%, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation was introduced in 2010 with 0.44%. The Black ethnic identity was not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 91.87% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 5.27% | 71.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.39% | -2.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 1.03% | -37.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |