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

Gallardo, 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 Gallardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallardo in America

Gallardo is the 1096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallardo surname appeared 31,909 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 11 people would have the surname Gallardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallardo 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 Gallardo

The surname Gallardo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "gallardo," which means "gallant" or "brave." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a courageous or valiant individual.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Gallardo can be found in various Spanish documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where many families bore this name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Gallardo was Fernando Gallardo, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile and León, and his name appears in several historical records from that period.

Another notable figure was Juan Gallardo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Gallardo was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright from the late 16th century. His works, including plays and sonnets, were widely celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Moving forward in time, Miguel Gallardo y Gallardo (1670-1753) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Panama from 1721 to 1727. He is remembered for his efforts in fortifying the city and improving its defenses.

In the 19th century, José María Gallardo (1805-1868) was a prominent Spanish bibliographer and scholar. He dedicated his life to the study and preservation of rare books and manuscripts, making significant contributions to the field of bibliography.

Throughout history, the surname Gallardo has been associated with bravery, valor, and a sense of gallantry, reflecting its original meaning. While the name has spread across various regions and countries, its Spanish roots and connections to notable individuals remain deeply ingrained in its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallardo

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

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

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