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

Galbez, 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 Galbez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galbez in America

Galbez is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galbez surname appeared 160 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 Galbez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galbez 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 Galbez

The surname Galbez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Galician language, with the root "galb" meaning "rooster" or "cockerel." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive name for someone associated with these birds, possibly a breeder or seller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galbez can be found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), which contains documents from the 14th century mentioning individuals with this surname. The name appears to have been concentrated in the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northern Spain during this time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Galbez surname was Juan Galbez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied expeditions to the New World. He was born in 1520 in Seville and is known for his contributions in mapping the Caribbean islands and parts of Central America.

Another historical figure with the Galbez surname was María Galbez, a 17th-century Spanish nun and writer from Catalonia. She authored several religious texts and was known for her devotional poetry. Her birth and death dates are uncertain, but records indicate she lived during the latter half of the 1600s.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Galbez family was Rodrigo Galbez, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718-1720). He was born in 1685 in Cádiz and is mentioned in historical accounts of battles against the French and Austrian forces.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure with the Galbez surname was Emilia Galbez, a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She was born in 1832 in Barcelona and is recognized for her efforts in establishing schools for girls and promoting greater educational opportunities for women in Spain.

Another significant individual from this period was José Galbez, a Spanish painter and artist who lived from 1868 to 1942. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums and galleries across Spain.

While the surname Galbez may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it holds a rich history and has been carried by notable figures throughout different eras, reflecting the diverse contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galbez

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

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

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