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

Galassini, 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 Galassini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galassini in America

Galassini is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galassini surname appeared 237 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 Galassini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galassini 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 Galassini

The surname Galassini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Galassini is thought to be derived from the Italian word "Galasso," which itself is a variant of the ancient Germanic name "Walahso" or "Walah." This name was originally used to refer to someone of Celtic or Romance descent, distinguishing them from the Germanic people.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Galassini can be found in a historical document from the city of Verona, dated to the late 15th century. This document refers to a certain "Pietro Galassini," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the Galassini family was prominent in the city of Venice, where several members held influential positions in the local government and mercantile guilds. One notable figure from this period was Marco Galassini (1528-1603), a successful banker and financier who amassed considerable wealth and influence.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also appeared in various regional variations, such as "Galassino," "Galassoni," and "Galassi." These variations were often reflective of local dialects and naming traditions.

Another notable individual bearing the Galassini surname was Girolamo Galassini (1670-1745), a renowned architect and artist from the city of Vicenza. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the Veneto region, and his works were highly regarded for their intricate baroque style.

In the 19th century, the Galassini family established itself in the city of Milan, where they became prominent in the textile industry. One of the most successful members of this branch was Giuseppe Galassini (1815-1879), a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations and schools in the city.

Throughout its history, the Galassini surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, bankers, artists, and industrialists. While not a name of great nobility, it has nonetheless left a lasting mark on the cultural and economic landscape of northern Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galassini

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

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

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