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

Galleguillos, 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 Galleguillos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galleguillos in America

Galleguillos is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galleguillos surname appeared 163 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 Galleguillos.

The history of the last name Galleguillos

The surname Galleguillos is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Castile in central Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the combination of two Old Spanish words, "galle" meaning rooster and "guillos" meaning young, suggesting a connection to rooster breeders or farmers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Valladolid, where a certain Pedro Galleguillos is mentioned as a landowner in the region. This indicates that the name was already established by that time.

During the 15th century, the Galleguillos family appeared to have expanded their presence across various parts of Castile, as evidenced by records from towns like Burgos and Segovia. One notable figure was Juan Galleguillos, a renowned artisan and metalworker who crafted intricate works for the local nobility in the 1460s.

As the Spanish empire expanded in the 16th century, the name Galleguillos began to appear in records from the Americas, particularly in areas colonized by settlers from Castile. In 1542, a Diego Galleguillos was listed as one of the first Spanish settlers in the city of Arequipa, Peru.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent Galleguillos family in the city of Seville, where they were involved in the lucrative trade with the Spanish colonies. One member, Francisca Galleguillos (1612-1678), was known for her philanthropic efforts and founding of a hospital for the poor.

In the 18th century, the Galleguillos name gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of Antonio Galleguillos (1742-1810), a renowned poet and dramatist from Madrid who was celebrated for his works exploring rural life in Spain.

As the Galleguillos surname spread across different regions of Spain and its colonies, various spelling variations emerged, such as Galleguillo, Galeguillo, and Galeguiños. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences within the Spanish-speaking world.

Throughout history, the Galleguillos name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, artisans, merchants, writers, and more, reflecting the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galleguillos

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

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 Galleguillos 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.

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

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