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

Galdeano, 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 Galdeano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galdeano in America

Galdeano is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galdeano surname appeared 133 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 Galdeano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galdeano 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 Galdeano

The surname Galdeano originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is derived from the Basque words "galde," meaning "question" or "inquiry," and "ano," meaning "big" or "large." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who asked many questions or was inquisitive by nature.

The earliest known record of the Galdeano surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents from the region. The name was particularly prevalent in the provinces of Navarre and Gipuzkoa, which have a strong Basque cultural influence.

In the 16th century, there is a record of a nobleman named Juan de Galdeano who served as a military commander during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He participated in expeditions to Peru and Chile, and his exploits are documented in historical accounts from that period.

Another notable figure with the Galdeano surname was Martín de Galdeano, a Basque sailor and explorer who accompanied Juan Sebastián Elcano on the famous Magellan-Elcano expedition in the early 16th century. This voyage was the first to circumnavigate the globe, and Martín de Galdeano played a crucial role in its success.

In the 19th century, a prominent Galdeano was Miguel Galdeano, a Basque writer and poet who lived from 1825 to 1897. He was known for his works that celebrated Basque culture and traditions, and his poetry was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

More recently, Abraham Olano Manzano, a professional cyclist from Spain who was born in 1970, competed under the name Abraham Olano Galdeano. He won several prestigious races, including the Vuelta a España in 1998 and multiple stages of the Tour de France.

Angélique Galdeano, a French actress and model born in 1977, is another notable figure with the Galdeano surname. She has appeared in various French films and television shows, and her career has spanned several decades.

While the Galdeano surname is primarily associated with the Basque region, it has spread to other parts of Spain and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to hold significance within the Basque community, reflecting its rich history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galdeano

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

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

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