2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Galinat
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "chicken" or "rooster".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Galinat. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Galinat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Galinat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Galinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Galinat
The surname GALINAT has its origins in the region of Galicia, located in the northwestern part of Spain. It traces its roots back to the 11th century, when the area was still under the control of the Kingdom of León.
The name GALINAT is believed to have originated from the Latin word "gallina," meaning "hen" or "chicken." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname might have had some connection to poultry farming or the poultry trade.
One of the earliest known records of the name GALINAT can be found in a manuscript from the year 1124, which mentions a certain Rodrigo GALINAT, a landowner in the town of Lugo, Galicia. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the name in the region.
During the 13th century, the name began to spread beyond Galicia, as families bearing the surname GALINAT migrated to other parts of Spain, such as Castile and Aragon. Notable individuals from this period include Juan GALINAT (c. 1250-1310), a merchant from Seville who established trade routes with the Iberian Peninsula's neighboring countries.
In the 15th century, the surname GALINAT gained prominence in the region of Navarre, where a family of that name played a significant role in the local administration. One of the most notable members was María GALINAT (c. 1420-1489), who served as a magistrate in the city of Pamplona.
As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the GALINAT surname traveled with explorers and settlers to the New World. One such individual was Pedro GALINAT (c. 1525-1598), a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century.
Throughout the centuries, the GALINAT surname has been associated with various professions and trades, including agriculture, commerce, and public service. Some other notable individuals bearing this name include Álvaro GALINAT (1672-1745), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid, and Juana GALINAT (1803-1879), a poet and writer from Seville whose works were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Galinat
Among Census respondents with the surname Galinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Galinat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Galinat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Galinat
Galinat appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-10 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,627 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 15,627 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 8,925 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Galinat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #142,788 | -6.7% |
| Count | 126 | 119 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Galinat bearers went from 126 to 119 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 8,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #142,788.
FAQ
Galinat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Galinat?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Galinat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Galinat?
Galinat ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Galinat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Galinat.
Has Galinat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Galinat went from 126 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Galinat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Galinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Galinat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Galinat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Galinat (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Galinat mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "chicken" or "rooster". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Galinat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Galinat?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.