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

Galíndez, 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 Galíndez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galíndez in America

Galíndez is the 19896th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galíndez surname appeared 1,350 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 Galíndez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galíndez 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 Galíndez

The surname Galindez has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, originating in the northern regions of Spain and Portugal during the medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic personal name "Galindo," which in turn comes from the Gothic "Gailindus," meaning "spear carrier" or "lancer."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrias," a 14th-century Castilian document that lists noble families and their properties. Here, the name appears as "Galindez de Treviño," referring to the town of Treviño in the Basque Country.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the Galindez surname was Juan Galindez de Carvajal, a Spanish diplomat and historian who served as a chronicler for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. His work, "Memorial o Registro Breve de los Reyes Católicos," provides valuable insights into the reign of the Catholic Monarchs.

Another notable individual was Francisco Galindez de la Serna, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. He played a crucial role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire and later served as a governor in various regions of New Spain.

In the 17th century, Pedro Galindez de Carvajal, a Spanish priest and writer, gained recognition for his literary works, including "Correccion de vicios," a treatise on moral conduct and societal vices.

During the colonial era, the name Galindez spread across the Spanish territories in the Americas. One example is José Galindez, a Venezuelan landowner and politician who played a significant role in the events leading up to the country's independence in the early 19th century.

Despite its Spanish origins, the Galindez surname can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its strongest historical ties remain in the Iberian Peninsula and the former Spanish colonies in Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galíndez

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

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

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