2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Gallarde
A French surname derived from the Old French word "gaillard" meaning lively or blithe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Gallarde. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gallarde 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Gallarde in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallarde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.0%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gallarde
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallarde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.0%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Gallarde 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 Gallarde surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander59.8% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino29.0% · 31
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- White4.7% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gallarde
Gallarde appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 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 Gallarde 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 | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gallarde bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Gallarde surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gallarde?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Gallarde. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Gallarde?
Gallarde ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Gallarde. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Gallarde.
Has Gallarde become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gallarde went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Gallarde?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallarde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.0%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gallarde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.8% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gallarde appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (59.8%), Hispanic (29.0%), Two or More Races (6.5%). 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 Gallarde (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 Gallarde mean?
A French surname derived from the Old French word "gaillard" meaning lively or blithe. 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 Gallarde (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 have the surname Gallarde?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.