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

Galeano, 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 Galeano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galeano in America

Galeano is the 10059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galeano surname appeared 3,204 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Galeano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galeano 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 Galeano

The surname Galeano is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Gallaecus," which referred to the Galician people or the Galician region.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname Galeano can be traced back to the 12th century in various medieval Spanish documents and records. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Galiano" or "Galleano," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Galeano was Rodrigo Galeano, a nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was mentioned in historical records from the Kingdom of León. Another notable figure was Juan Galeano, a scholar and writer from the 15th century, whose works on literature and philosophy were widely circulated in Renaissance Spain.

In the 16th century, the Galeano surname gained prominence when Pedro Galeano (1520-1584) became a renowned explorer and conquistador. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of parts of South America.

During the 17th century, the Galeano family established itself as a prominent lineage in the region of Galicia. One notable member was María Galeano (1625-1702), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the area.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Galeano surname spread to various parts of the Americas, particularly in regions where Spanish colonization took place. In the 18th century, José Galeano (1742-1812) was a prominent military leader who fought in the Wars of Independence in South America.

Another notable figure was Eduardo Galeano (1940-2015), a Uruguayan writer, journalist, and novelist, who became widely acclaimed for his works on Latin American history and political commentary. His book "Open Veins of Latin America" was a seminal work that explored the legacy of colonialism and imperialism in the region.

Throughout history, the Galeano surname has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the migration patterns and settlements of its bearers. Examples include the town of Galeano in the province of Ávila, Spain, and the neighborhood of Galeano in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galeano

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

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

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