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

Gallaspy, 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 Gallaspy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallaspy in America

Gallaspy is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallaspy surname appeared 279 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 Gallaspy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallaspy 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 Gallaspy

The surname Gallaspy has its origins in the Gaelic language and is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic words "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner," and "speur," meaning "sky" or "heavens." This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered a stranger or foreigner from a distant land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Gallaspy can be found in historical records from the 16th century. One such reference appears in the Scottish Parish Registers of Aberdeen, where a John Gallaspy is mentioned in 1587. It is likely that the name was initially concentrated in the northeastern regions of Scotland, particularly around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Over the centuries, the name Gallaspy has undergone various spelling variations, including Gallaspie, Gallaspey, and Gallaspie. These variations reflect the fluidity of written records and the influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of the name.

One notable figure who bore the surname Gallaspy was Robert Gallaspy, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Culloden in 1746. He was part of the Jacobite forces led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, in their unsuccessful attempt to restore the House of Stuart to the British throne.

Another individual of historical significance was William Gallaspy, born in 1795 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Aberdeen during the 19th century.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, many individuals with the surname Gallaspy emigrated from Scotland to North America, seeking new opportunities and a better life. One such emigrant was James Gallaspy, who was born in 1792 in Aberdeenshire and later settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, where he established a successful farming community.

Another notable figure was Margaret Gallaspy, a Scottish poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. She was born in 1854 in Aberdeen and published several collections of poetry and short stories, celebrating the rich culture and landscapes of her homeland.

While the surname Gallaspy is relatively uncommon, it has left its mark on history, with individuals bearing this name playing diverse roles in various fields, from military service and commerce to literature and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallaspy

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

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

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