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

Galata, 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 Galata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galata in America

Galata is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galata surname appeared 139 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 Galata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galata 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 Galata

The surname Galata originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Genoa. Its roots can be traced back to the 11th century, when it was derived from the Italian word "calata," meaning "slope" or "descent." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals living on or near a sloping terrain or hillside.

One of the earliest known references to the Galata name can be found in a historical document from the 13th century, where it is mentioned in connection with a family residing in the coastal city of Genoa. This document provides valuable insight into the establishment of the surname in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, records show the presence of a notable figure named Andrea Galata, a merchant and ship owner from Genoa, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade. His life and achievements shed light on the prominence of the Galata name among the merchant class of that time.

The name Galata also appears in several historical manuscripts and records from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating its widespread use across various regions of Italy. One such example is the mention of a family named Galata in a land ownership document from the city of Pisa, dated 1472.

During the Renaissance period, the Galata surname gained further recognition through the work of Antonio Galata, a renowned painter and sculptor born in Genoa in 1490. His artistic contributions, particularly in the field of religious art, brought the name into the spotlight and cemented its association with the cultural and artistic sphere of that era.

Another notable figure bearing the Galata surname was Girolamo Galata, a 16th-century Italian philosopher and scholar from Milan. His writings and teachings on ethics and moral philosophy made him a prominent intellectual figure of his time, further enhancing the reputation of the Galata name in academic circles.

In the 17th century, the Galata surname gained prominence in the field of law and politics through the life of Gian Battista Galata, a renowned jurist and statesman from Genoa. His contributions to the legal system and his influential role in the city's governance solidified the Galata name as one associated with power and influence.

As the centuries progressed, the Galata surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and politicians, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galata

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

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

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