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

Galette, 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 Galette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galette in America

Galette is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galette surname appeared 207 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 Galette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galette 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 Galette

The surname Galette originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "galette," which referred to a flat, round cake or pastry made from flour. This word likely has its roots in the Gaulish language spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited the region before the Roman conquest.

In the early Middle Ages, the name Galette was most commonly found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. It is believed that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who made or sold galettes, a common food item at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galette can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document includes a reference to a person named "Radulfus Galette," suggesting that the name was already in use by the 12th century.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book includes an entry for a landowner named "Hugo de Galette," indicating that the name had spread beyond France by the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, several notable individuals bore the surname Galette. One such person was Jean Galette (c. 1420-1490), a French philosopher and theologian known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics. Another noteworthy figure was Marguerite Galette (1492-1549), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts who supported many Renaissance artists and writers.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Galette family was Pierre Galette (1610-1678), a French military leader who served as a marshal during the Thirty Years' War. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and played a significant role in several major battles of the conflict.

During the 18th century, the Galette name gained further prominence with the birth of Jacques Galette (1738-1821), a French statesman and political theorist who was instrumental in shaping the ideas of the French Revolution. His writings on liberty, equality, and democracy had a profound impact on the political landscape of the time.

Another notable figure from this period was Marie-Antoinette Galette (1755-1793), a French aristocrat and socialite who was known for her extravagant lifestyle and became a symbol of the excesses of the monarchy during the French Revolution.

As the centuries passed, the Galette name continued to be associated with various prominent individuals in fields such as art, literature, and politics. The name's origin as a descriptor for a baker or pastry maker has given way to a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galette

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

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

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