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

Galavis, 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 Galavis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galavis in America

Galavis is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galavis surname appeared 208 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 Galavis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galavis 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 Galavis

The surname Galavis originates from Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gala," which means finery or adornment, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who was involved in the production or sale of fine clothing or accessories.

The earliest known records of the Galavis surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, specifically in the city of Seville. Some of the earliest documented individuals with this surname include Pedro Galavis, a merchant who lived in Seville in the late 1200s, and María Galavis, a landowner in the nearby town of Écija in the early 1300s.

Over the centuries, the Galavis surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Catalonia and the Basque Country. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Galavis served as a military captain during the Spanish conquest of the Americas, participating in expeditions to present-day Mexico and Peru.

In the 17th century, the Galavis name appeared in various historical records, such as the baptismal records of the Cathedral of Seville, where several children born to families with the Galavis surname were recorded. One such individual was Diego Galavis, born in 1625, who later became a renowned poet and playwright in Seville.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Galavis surname also made its way to the Americas, where it can be found in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia. In the 19th century, a notable figure named José María Galavis (1821-1876) was a prominent politician and lawyer in Colombia, serving as a senator and playing a significant role in the country's legislative affairs.

Another notable individual with the Galavis surname was Antonia Galavis (1862-1938), a Spanish educator and feminist who advocated for women's rights and access to education. She founded several schools for girls in her hometown of Granada and was recognized for her contributions to the advancement of women's education in Spain.

Over the course of history, the Galavis surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Galavis, Galavís, and Galaviz, reflecting regional differences and linguistic adaptations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely consistent, tracing back to its roots in medieval Spain and the concept of finery or adornment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galavis

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

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

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