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

Galarsa, 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 Galarsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galarsa in America

Galarsa is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galarsa surname appeared 119 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 Galarsa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galarsa 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 Galarsa

The surname GALARSA is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Basque words "galarra" meaning "oak tree" and "sa" meaning "place of," suggesting that the name may have referred to a place where oak trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GALARSA surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the town of Álava, in the Basque Country. This document mentioned a landowner named Martín de Galarsa, who owned a significant tract of land near an oak forest.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the GALARSA name began to spread beyond the Basque region as families migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. Historical records from this period show individuals with the GALARSA surname residing in cities like Seville, Madrid, and Cádiz.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the GALARSA name was Juan de Galarsa (1610-1678), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the West Indies and South America. His journals and maps provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the regions he explored.

Another individual of historical significance was María Galarsa (1751-1832), a Spanish philanthropist and benefactor who donated a considerable portion of her wealth to establish schools and hospitals in her hometown of Bilbao. Her generosity and commitment to education and healthcare greatly impacted the local community.

In the 19th century, the GALARSA surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the birth of Ignacio Galarsa (1822-1891), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

During the 20th century, the GALARSA name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Miguel Galarsa (1918-2002), a prominent Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid and Barcelona. His innovative use of materials and blend of traditional and modern styles earned him numerous accolades and awards.

While the GALARSA surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Basque region of Spain, where it originated as a reflection of the local geography and landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galarsa

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

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

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