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

Galbavy, 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 Galbavy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galbavy in America

Galbavy is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galbavy surname appeared 141 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 Galbavy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galbavy 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 Galbavy

The surname Galbavy has its origins in the Slovakian region of Central Europe, tracing back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slovak word "hálka," which means "twig" or "branch," suggesting a possible connection to forestry or woodworking professions in the past.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Galbavy can be found in parish records and local archives from the region around the towns of Liptovský Mikuláš and Ružomberok. Some of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname include Ján Galbavy, born in 1632 in Liptovský Mikuláš, and Michal Galbavy, born in 1658 in Ružomberok.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Galbawy, Galbaví, and Galbavý, reflecting the orthographic variations common in historical records. One notable figure from this period was Juraj Galbavy (1712-1786), a respected woodcarver and furniture maker from the town of Liptovský Hrádok.

As the Galbavy family spread across the region, their name became associated with several place names, such as Galbavka, a small village near Ružomberok, and Galbavé, a hamlet in the Orava region. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Galbavy families in those areas.

In the 19th century, the Galbavy name gained recognition through the works of Andrej Galbavy (1808-1868), a prominent writer, educator, and advocate for Slovak language and culture. His literary contributions, including poems and plays, helped preserve and promote the Slovak language during a time of national awakening.

Another notable figure was Michal Galbavy (1870-1947), a Slovak politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia after World War I. He served as a member of the Revolutionary National Assembly and worked tirelessly for the rights and autonomy of Slovak regions within the newly formed state.

The 20th century saw the Galbavy name continue to make its mark, with individuals like Mária Galbavy (1925-2003), a renowned Slovak actress known for her performances in both theater and film. Her talent and dedication to her craft earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galbavy

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

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

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