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

Galgon, 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 Galgon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galgon in America

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

The Galgon 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 Galgon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galgon 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 Galgon

The surname Galgon is believed to have originated in the area of modern-day Portugal during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Galician language, which was spoken in the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula. The name may be related to the Galician word "galgo," meaning "greyhound," or it could potentially stem from a place name or location within the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Galgon name can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens, a Portuguese genealogical manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the Galgon surname, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that era.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named João Galgon who served as a knight in the court of King Afonso V of Portugal. João Galgon was known for his military prowess and participated in the conquest of several Moorish territories in North Africa.

Another notable figure associated with the Galgon name was Maria Galgon, a renowned poet and literary figure from the 16th century. Born in Lisbon in 1525, Maria Galgon gained recognition for her intricate sonnets and lyrical compositions, which were celebrated during the Renaissance period.

During the Age of Exploration, the Galgon surname spread across the Portuguese Empire as explorers and settlers ventured to various parts of the world. One such explorer was Pedro Galgon, who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498. Pedro Galgon's accounts of the journey provided valuable insights into the expedition's trials and discoveries.

In the late 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Rodrigo Galgon established a successful trading company in Goa, India. Rodrigo Galgon's business dealings and influence contributed to the spread of the Galgon name in the region, with branches of the family settling in different parts of the Indian subcontinent.

As the centuries passed, the Galgon surname continued to disperse across multiple continents, carried by Portuguese emigrants and their descendants. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in certain regions, its roots can be traced back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galgon

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

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

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