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

Galima, 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 Galima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galima in America

Galima is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galima surname appeared 118 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 Galima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galima 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 Galima

The surname GALIMA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Castile and León in Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Galician or Portuguese term "galima," which refers to a type of fog or mist that often forms near coastal areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GALIMA can be found in a document from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dated to the year 1224. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Galima," who was a landowner in the nearby village of Ezcaray. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors adopted the surname as a reference to their place of origin or residence, which may have been an area known for its frequent fog or mist.

In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Rodrigo GALIMA, who served as a knight in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350). This indicates that the GALIMA surname had gained some prominence during that period, as it was associated with a member of the nobility.

Another notable person bearing the GALIMA surname was María GALIMA, a notable poet and writer who lived in the city of Seville during the late 15th century. She is known for her works celebrating the Reconquista and the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, a Jesuit priest named Juan GALIMA (c. 1540-1612) gained recognition for his missionary work in the Americas. He was instrumental in the evangelization efforts among the indigenous populations of what is now Mexico and Central America.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname GALIMA was Diego GALIMA, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Granada, including the Cathedral of Granada.

Throughout its history, the GALIMA surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Castile, León, and Andalusia. While the name may have evolved from its original meaning related to fog or mist, it has become an integral part of Spanish cultural heritage and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galima

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

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

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