Find out how popular the last name Galam is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Galam.

Galam, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Galam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galam in America

Galam is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galam surname appeared 188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Galam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galam to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Galam

The surname Galam has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "grama," which means "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who hailed from a particular village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galam can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. Historical records from that period mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its prevalence among certain communities or castes.

In the 18th century, several manuscripts and documents from the region of Punjab make reference to individuals with the surname Galam. These records often contained details about land ownership, tax records, and other administrative matters, suggesting that the Galam family held a prominent position within their communities.

Notably, the name Galam is also found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, further reinforcing its deep roots in the Indian subcontinent. Some scholars have theorized that the name may have been associated with certain occupations or professions, such as those related to agriculture or village life.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Galam throughout history, one can mention:

1. Bhai Galam Singh (1708-1786), a prominent Sikh warrior and scholar who played a significant role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire.
2. Lal Galam (1786-1858), a renowned Punjabi poet and writer whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
3. Rani Galam Kaur (1820-1892), a influential figure in the Sikh Empire, known for her bravery and dedication to her people.
4. Galam Ghaus Khan (1832-1904), a political leader and reformist who advocated for social and educational reforms in the region of Punjab.
5. Galam Rasul (1865-1932), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature.

It is worth noting that the name Galam has also been associated with various place names and settlements across the Indian subcontinent, further highlighting its deep-rooted connection to the region's cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galam

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Galam.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Galam was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Galam has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Galam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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