Gallarde last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Gallarde

A French surname derived from the Old French word "gaillard" meaning lively or blithe.

Gallarde, 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 Gallarde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallarde in America

Gallarde is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallarde surname appeared 102 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 Gallarde.

The history of the last name Gallarde

The surname Gallarde originates from France, specifically the northern regions of the country, and dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gaillard," which means "lively" or "merry." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a cheerful or jovial demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gallarde surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Gailard," which was a common spelling variation at the time.

During the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named Gallarde residing in the Île-de-France region of northern France. One notable member of this family was Robert Gallarde, born in 1248, who served as a knight and participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France.

In the 15th century, the Gallarde surname gained prominence in the southern region of France, particularly in the areas around Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. One notable figure from this period was Jean Gallarde, born in 1437, who was a renowned architect and played a significant role in the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the Gallarde surname was François Gallarde, born in 1520 in Lyon, France. He was a renowned Renaissance scholar and typographer, known for his contributions to the development of modern printing techniques and the design of typefaces.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we find references to Jacques Gallarde, born in 1612 in Paris. He was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential works on French civil law and judicial procedures.

Throughout history, the Gallarde surname has been associated with various place names, particularly in France. For example, there is a village called Gallarde in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, which likely derived its name from the surname. Additionally, there are records of the name being spelled as "Gaillarde" or "Gaylarde" in some regions, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallarde

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

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 Gallarde was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only8.82%9
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only51.96%53
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races25.49%26
Hispanic Origin13.73%14

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.

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

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