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

Galeai, 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 Galeai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galeai in America

Galeai is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galeai surname appeared 147 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 Galeai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galeai 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 Galeai

The surname GALEAI is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "galea," which means "helmet" or "headgear." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who made or wore distinctive helmets, possibly a soldier or armorer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GALEAI surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1250. This document mentions a certain "Guido Galeai" who was a merchant and landowner in the area. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors adopted the surname due to their occupation or association with helmet-making or military service.

In the 14th century, records from the town of Piacenza in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy list a family called "Galeai" among the local nobility. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and recognition by that time.

A notable bearer of the GALEAI surname was Girolamo Galeai (1472-1537), a renowned artist and architect from Bologna. He is best known for his works in the Renaissance style, including the Church of San Petronio in Bologna and the Palazzo Albergati.

Another prominent figure was Guido Galeai (1586-1654), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Milan. He was a prolific writer and authored several theological works, including a commentary on the Bible.

In the 17th century, the GALEAI name appeared in the town of Verona, where a family of that name owned vineyards and produced wine. One of their descendants, Antonio Galeai (1675-1742), was a respected vintner and merchant who exported Veronese wines to other parts of Europe.

The GALEAI surname can also be found in historical records from the Republic of Venice, where it was associated with various noble families and merchants. One such individual was Marco Galeai (1710-1789), a trader and ship owner who conducted business with the Ottoman Empire and the Levant.

While the GALEAI surname originated in Italy, over time it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in northern Italy, where it likely emerged as an occupational surname related to helmet-making or military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galeai

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

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

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