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

Galiana, 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 Galiana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galiana in America

Galiana is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galiana surname appeared 169 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 Galiana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galiana 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 Galiana

The surname Galiana is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Spain, particularly in the region of Andalusia, during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "Ghaliana," which means "luxuriant" or "flourishing." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a fertile or prosperous area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Galiana surname can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in several medieval manuscripts and documents, including the "Llibre del Repartiment," a record of land distribution in the newly conquered territories of Valencia after the Christian reconquest in the 13th century.

During the 15th century, the Galiana family gained prominence in the city of Murcia, where several members held important positions in the local government and the Church. One notable figure was Juan Galiana, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Murcia in the late 15th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support for the construction of churches and hospitals in the region.

In the 16th century, the Galiana surname spread to other parts of Spain, including the regions of Castile and Aragon. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Galiana, a Spanish humanist and scholar who lived in the early 16th century. He was known for his works on classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the Galiana family established itself in the city of Valencia, where they became prominent in the silk trade. One of the most famous members of this branch was Tomás Galiana, a successful silk merchant who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support for the establishment of a hospital in Valencia.

Another notable figure with the Galiana surname was María Galiana, a Spanish writer and educator who lived in the 19th century. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and founded several schools for girls in Madrid and other cities in Spain.

While the Galiana surname is primarily associated with Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to the medieval period in the southern regions of Spain, where it was likely derived from the Arabic word "Ghaliana," reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galiana

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

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

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