Explore the Family Name Galyen
The meaning of Galyen
English: variant of Galyon or of its cognate Gallien. This surname is not found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Galyen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galyen has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Galyen was ranked 38,263rd most common surname and by 2010 it dropped to being the 39,052nd most common, marking a decrease of 2.06%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 544 individuals in 2000 to 564 in 2010, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #39,052 | -2.06% |
| Count | 544 | 564 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galyen
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Galyen surname identify as White. This demographic represented 97.43% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 97.16% by 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races also saw a decline from 1.10% to 0.89% during the same period. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname showed growth from 0% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 97.16% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.89% | -19.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |