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

Galido, 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 Galido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galido in America

Galido is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galido surname appeared 109 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 Galido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galido 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 Galido

The surname Galido originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "galido," which means "loud" or "boisterous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a particularly loud or forceful voice or personality.

The earliest known record of the surname Galido can be found in the 14th century, when it appeared in various documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a specific town or village, as many surnames emerged from place names during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Galido was mentioned in the records of the Inquisition in Spain, suggesting that some individuals bearing this surname may have been persecuted or scrutinized for their religious beliefs or practices.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Galido was Juan Galido, a merchant from Seville who lived in the late 15th century. He is recorded as having traded goods with merchants from other parts of Europe, including Italy and Portugal.

Another prominent figure was Pedro Galido, a 16th-century soldier who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He is said to have participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés and later settled in the region now known as Guatemala.

In the 17th century, a writer and philosopher named María Galido gained recognition for her works on ethics and moral philosophy. She was born in Madrid in 1605 and published several treatises that were widely read and discussed during her lifetime.

During the 18th century, a nobleman named Carlos Galido was known for his contributions to the arts and culture in Spain. He was a patron of artists and writers and is credited with commissioning several notable works of art and literature.

In the 19th century, Antonio Galido was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to several countries, including France and the United Kingdom. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and representing Spanish interests on the international stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galido

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

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

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