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

Galatis, 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 Galatis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galatis in America

Galatis is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galatis surname appeared 196 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 Galatis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galatis 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 Galatis

The surname Galatis is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Greece. Its earliest roots may stem from the Greek word "gala," meaning milk, potentially suggesting an association with dairy farming or related occupations.

The name Galatis was initially found in historical records from the 13th century, where it appeared in various forms such as Galates, Galati, and Galatin. These variations likely reflect local dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Galatis can be found in a Byzantine manuscript dated 1276, which mentions a merchant named Petros Galatis from the city of Thessaloniki.

During the 14th century, the name Galatis gained prominence in the Greek communities of the Peloponnese region. In 1342, a scholar named Ioannis Galatis was recorded as a resident of the city of Mistra, known for its rich cultural heritage.

Throughout the Ottoman period in Greece, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, the Galatis name was present among the Greek population. Notable bearers include the philosopher Georgios Galatis, who lived in the late 16th century and wrote extensively on ethics and metaphysics.

In the 18th century, the name Galatis was associated with the island of Crete. A prominent figure was Konstantinos Galatis, born in 1732, who played a significant role in the Cretan resistance against Ottoman rule.

Another notable individual was Eleni Galatis, a courageous woman from the town of Nafplio, born in 1805. She is remembered for her involvement in the Greek War of Independence, providing shelter and support to revolutionary fighters.

The Galatis surname has also been linked to various place names and villages throughout Greece. For example, the village of Galatas on the island of Crete, and the town of Galatas in the Peloponnese region, both share a similar root with the surname.

Over the centuries, the Galatis name has been carried by numerous individuals who have contributed to various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and military service, further solidifying its deep-rooted presence in Greek history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galatis

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

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

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