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

Galicinao, 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 Galicinao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galicinao in America

Galicinao is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galicinao surname appeared 202 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 Galicinao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galicinao 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 Galicinao

The surname GALICINAO has its roots in the Philippines, originating from the Tagalog language spoken in the central region of Luzon. It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

GALICINAO is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "galicina," which means "to knead" or "to massage." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in professions related to massage or kneading, such as traditional healers or those working with dough or clay.

Early records of the GALICINAO surname can be traced back to the late 17th century, when Spanish colonizers began documenting the names of indigenous Filipinos for administrative purposes. One of the earliest known mentions of the name appears in a baptismal record from the town of Taal, Batangas, dated 1692, which lists a certain Juan GALICINAO.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name appears sporadically in various historical documents, including church records, land deeds, and census rolls. One notable individual bearing the GALICINAO surname was Pedro GALICINAO, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Calamba, Laguna, who lived in the late 18th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Francisca GALICINAO, a respected healer and midwife in the province of Bulacan, who was renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her expertise in massaging infants and mothers during childbirth. She was active in the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the GALICINAO surname gained recognition for their contributions in various fields. One such person was Ignacio GALICINAO, a renowned painter and sculptor from Pampanga, whose works celebrated Filipino culture and traditions (1901-1987).

Another notable figure was Maria GALICINAO, a celebrated writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting Tagalog literature and preserving Philippine folklore (1912-1998).

Lastly, Antonio GALICINAO, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Iloilo, made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational initiatives in the Visayas region (1925-2011).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galicinao

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

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

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