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

Galbo, 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 Galbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galbo in America

Galbo is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galbo surname appeared 513 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 Galbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galbo 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 Galbo

The surname Galbo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto. It first appeared in records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "galbo," which means "grace" or "elegance." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone with a graceful or elegant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Galbo can be found in a document from the city of Padua in 1285, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Galbo." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the late medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in several other historical records from the Veneto region, including a document from Verona dated 1329 that mentions a "Niccolò Galbo." This indicates that the name had spread to other cities in the area by that time.

While the surname Galbo does not appear to be mentioned in major historical works like the Domesday Book, it is possible that some variations or similar spellings may have existed in other parts of Europe during the same time period.

One notable individual with the surname Galbo was Andrea Galbo, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). He played a significant role in facilitating trade between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was the 16th-century Italian painter and architect Pietro Galbo (c. 1520-1590), who was known for his work in the Venetian Renaissance style. Several of his paintings and architectural works can still be found in churches and buildings throughout the Veneto region.

In the 18th century, a certain Francesco Galbo (1701-1779) was a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, the surname Galbo was carried by the Italian journalist and political activist Giuseppe Galbo (1838-1912), who was a vocal supporter of the Risorgimento movement and the unification of Italy.

Finally, in the 20th century, the Italian politician and lawyer Alfredo Galbo (1914-2003) served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in various legal and human rights organizations throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galbo

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

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

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