2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Galeone
Italian surname derived from the Italian word "galeone" meaning a large sailing ship.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Galeone. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Galeone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Galeone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Galeone, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Galeone
The surname GALEONE is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the medieval period around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "galeone," which means "galleon," a type of sailing vessel used in the Mediterranean region during that era.
GALEONE is believed to have initially referred to individuals who were involved in the construction, operation, or ownership of these galleons. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Genoa, Venice, and Naples, which were major maritime hubs during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
One of the earliest documented references to the GALEONE surname can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain Bartolomeo Galeone is mentioned as a ship captain in the late 14th century. Another notable figure with this surname was Girolamo Galeone, a Genoese explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the Americas in the early 16th century.
In the 15th century, a branch of the GALEONE family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and businessmen. One of the most illustrious members of this Sicilian branch was Vincenzo Galeone (1522-1590), a renowned jurist and author who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Sicily.
The GALEONE surname also has a notable presence in the historical records of Naples. In the 17th century, a certain Tommaso Galeone (1612-1678) rose to prominence as a skilled architect and engineer, contributing to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.
Another notable bearer of the GALEONE surname was Giuseppe Galeone (1761-1832), an Italian painter and engraver who was active during the Neoclassical period. His works, which often depicted historical and mythological scenes, can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Italy.
As the centuries passed, the GALEONE surname became more widely dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including the arts, literature, and commerce.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Galeone
Among Census respondents with the surname Galeone, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Galeone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Galeone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 116
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Galeone
Galeone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-9 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,068 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 15,068 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 6,597 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Galeone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #141,309 | -4.9% |
| Count | 125 | 121 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Galeone bearers went from 125 to 121 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 6,597 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #141,309.
FAQ
Galeone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Galeone?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Galeone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Galeone?
Galeone ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Galeone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Galeone.
Has Galeone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Galeone went from 125 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Galeone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Galeone, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Galeone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Galeone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Hispanic (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Galeone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Galeone mean?
Italian surname derived from the Italian word "galeone" meaning a large sailing ship. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Galeone (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Galeone?
See how many Americans have the surname Galeone on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.