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

Galanis, 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 Galanis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galanis in America

Galanis is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galanis surname appeared 636 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 Galanis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galanis 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 Galanis

The surname Galanis has its origins in Greece, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "galanos," which means "calm" or "serene." The name may have initially referred to a person with a calm or peaceful demeanor.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia, where it was often associated with families involved in agriculture or pastoral activities. Historical records from these areas contain numerous references to individuals bearing the surname Galanis, indicating its widespread use among the local population.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript from the Meteora monasteries, dated around 1460. This document mentions a certain Ioannis Galanis, who was a monk and scribe residing in one of the monasteries.

During the Ottoman rule in Greece, the name Galanis continued to be prevalent, particularly in rural areas. In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Georgios Galanis, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Trikala in Thessaly. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the local community.

In the 19th century, the Galanis family played a role in the Greek War of Independence. Petros Galanis, born in 1795 in Thessaloniki, was a member of the Greek revolutionary forces and fought against the Ottoman Empire. After the war, he settled in the newly established Greek state and became a respected figure in his local community.

Another notable individual with the surname Galanis was Konstantinos Galanis, a renowned Greek artist and painter who lived from 1850 to 1924. His works, which often depicted scenes from Greek rural life and mythology, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and attention to detail.

In more recent times, the name Galanis has spread beyond Greece, with Greek diaspora communities carrying it to various parts of the world. However, it remains strongly associated with its Greek origins and the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galanis

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

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 Galanis 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 Galanis 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 Galanis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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