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

Galdamez, 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 Galdamez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galdamez in America

Galdamez is the 6303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galdamez surname appeared 5,419 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Galdamez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galdamez 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 Galdamez

The surname Galdamez originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged during the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish words "galdo" and "mez," which translate to "blond" and "son," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with fair hair.

Galdamez is predominantly found in regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Extremadura, where it is believed to have first appeared. However, it is also present in other Spanish-speaking countries, including Guatemala and Mexico, likely due to the spread of Spanish colonization and migration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galdamez can be found in the archives of the town of Lebrija, located in the province of Seville, Spain. These archives date back to the 16th century and contain records of individuals bearing this surname.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan Galdamez was a renowned painter and sculptor from Seville, Spain. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named María Galdamez played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of Guatemala. She was one of the first Spanish settlers in the region and helped establish the town of Quetzaltenango.

In the 19th century, a prominent historian and writer named Francisco Galdamez authored several books on the history and culture of Guatemala. His works are considered invaluable resources for understanding the country's rich heritage.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Galdamez was José Galdamez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was known for his bravery and dedication to the cause of agrarian reform.

While the surname Galdamez has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where it continues to be carried by individuals with Spanish ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galdamez

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

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

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