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

Galante, 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 Galante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galante in America

Galante is the 8217th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galante surname appeared 4,038 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Galante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galante 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 Galante

The surname Galante originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "galante," which means "gallant" or "courteous." The name was likely given to someone who exhibited these qualities or had a reputation for being chivalrous and well-mannered.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Galante can be found in the 13th century, in documents from the city of Naples. One notable bearer of this name was Niccolò Galante, a Neapolitan poet and philosopher who lived in the late 15th century and authored several works on ethics and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the Galante family established itself as a prominent noble family in the town of Colobraro, located in the province of Matera, Basilicata. They were granted lands and titles by the Spanish Crown, which ruled over the Kingdom of Naples at the time.

The name Galante also appears in historical records from the town of Cerchiara di Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. In the 17th century, a branch of the Galante family settled in this region and became influential landowners and merchants.

One of the most famous bearers of the surname Galante was Domenico Galante, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century (1723-1806). He was renowned for his religious paintings and worked extensively in churches and monasteries throughout Naples and the surrounding areas.

Another notable figure with the surname Galante was Antonio Galante (1738-1828), a Neapolitan composer and violinist who composed operas and instrumental works during the Classical period. His works were performed in various Italian courts and theaters.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Galante (1819-1897) was a prominent Italian historian and archivist who specialized in the history of southern Italy. He published numerous works on the history of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, drawing extensively from archival materials.

The surname Galante has also been found in other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Sardinia, although it is most commonly associated with the regions of Campania and Calabria. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the world through Italian immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galante

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

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

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