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

Gallaga, 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 Gallaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallaga in America

Gallaga is the 37646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallaga surname appeared 591 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 Gallaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallaga 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 Gallaga

The surname Gallaga is believed to have its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "gallego," which means "a person from Galicia," a region in northwestern Spain. This suggests that the name may have originated among those who hailed from this area.

Interestingly, the name Gallaga has also been found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region of Galicia. For instance, a document from the 17th century mentions a certain Juan Gallaga, who was a prominent landowner in the city of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia.

The earliest recorded example of the name Gallaga can be traced back to a birth record from the year 1560, where a child was named Diego Gallaga. This record was found in the archives of a small village near the city of Vigo, located in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the surname Gallaga. One such person was Rodrigo Gallaga (1684-1756), who was a renowned artist and painter from the city of Ourense, Galicia. His works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums and galleries across Spain.

Another prominent figure with the surname Gallaga was María Gallaga (1820-1892), a writer and poet from the town of Monforte de Lemos, in the province of Lugo, Galicia. She was known for her deeply emotional and evocative poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

In the 19th century, there was also a notable military leader named Enrique Gallaga (1835-1912), who served in the Spanish Army during the Carlist Wars. He was born in the city of Ferrol, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, and was renowned for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield.

Additionally, the surname Gallaga has been linked to several place names and older spellings of place names in the Galicia region. For instance, the village of Galagón, located in the province of Ourense, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Gallaga, possibly indicating that the name has deep roots in that particular area.

While the surname Gallaga may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, it undoubtedly holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the northwestern region of Galicia, where it is believed to have originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallaga

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

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

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