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

Galanto, 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 Galanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galanto in America

Galanto is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galanto surname appeared 137 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 Galanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galanto 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 Galanto

The surname Galanto is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. Its roots can be traced back to the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "galanto," which means "gallant" or "courteous." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who possessed such qualities or exhibited a chivalrous demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galanto can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the late 1500s. These records indicate that the Galanto family was involved in various trades, including winemaking and agriculture.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Galanto was Francesco Galanto, a celebrated painter from Messina who lived between 1610 and 1680. His works can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout Sicily, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

During the 18th century, the name Galanto appeared in several historical documents from the region of Calabria. For instance, a landowner named Giuseppe Galanto was listed in property records from the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to 1743.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Galanto surname was Vincenzo Galanto, a lawyer and politician from Catanzaro, Calabria. He was born in 1820 and played a significant role in the Italian Unification movement, advocating for the unification of the various Italian states under a single monarch.

Another notable individual with the surname Galanto was Maria Galanto, a renowned opera singer from Naples who lived from 1875 to 1946. She performed in various prestigious opera houses across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini.

While the surname Galanto is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration patterns. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it first emerged and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galanto

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

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

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