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

Gallick, 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 Gallick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallick in America

Gallick is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallick surname appeared 380 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 Gallick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallick 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 Gallick

The surname Gallick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "gal," meaning "merry" or "lively," and the suffix "-ic," indicating a place. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place with a lively or joyful character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gallick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gallic." This historic record provides evidence of the name's existence in England during the Norman Conquest.

The name Gallick has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, the village of Gallic in Wiltshire, England, may have contributed to the development of the surname. Additionally, the surname may have derived from the Old English word "gealic," meaning "yellow" or "golden," potentially referring to a person residing near a yellow or golden field.

In the 13th century, records show a notable figure named William Gallick, who was a landowner in the county of Somerset, England. Another early bearer of the name was John Gallick, a merchant recorded in the Guild Rolls of York in 1412.

During the 16th century, the Gallick family was well-established in the county of Devon, England. One notable member was Sir Thomas Gallick (1520-1588), a member of Parliament and a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 17th century, the name Gallick gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of the poet and playwright, George Gallick (1635-1701). His works, including the play "The Tragedy of Jane Shore," were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable individual with the surname Gallick was Sir Henry Gallick (1725-1802), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War and was knighted for his bravery.

Throughout history, the surname Gallick has been subject to various spellings, such as Gallic, Gallicke, and Gallicke, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallick

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

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

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