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

Gallina, 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 Gallina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallina in America

Gallina is the 17005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallina surname appeared 1,671 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gallina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallina 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 Gallina

The surname "GALLINA" originates from Italy, where it is believed to have first emerged in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "gallina," which means "hen" or "chicken." This suggests that the surname may have been initially bestowed upon someone who worked with or raised poultry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1287, which mentions a merchant named Giacomo Gallina. This suggests that the name was already established in the northern regions of Italy during the late medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several Venetian records, indicating its spread throughout the Italian peninsula. For instance, a notable figure named Giovanni Gallina is mentioned in a 1372 manuscript as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Venice.

The name's prevalence also extended to the southern regions of Italy. In a 1448 census of Naples, several families bearing the surname "Gallina" are listed, suggesting their presence in the Kingdom of Naples during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Filippo Gallina, a renowned painter from Genoa who lived from 1453 to 1521. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, attesting to his artistic legacy.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical documents, including a 1572 record from the city of Florence that mentions a lawyer named Antonio Gallina. This suggests that the name was not limited to a specific occupation or social class but was present across various professions and regions.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname "Gallina." These include:

1. Francesco Gallina (1610-1672), an Italian architect and sculptor from Rome, known for his work on several churches and palaces.
2. Giovanna Gallina (1718-1789), a renowned opera singer from Venice who performed in various theaters across Europe.
3. Pietro Gallina (1789-1854), an Italian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Kingdom of Sardinia to several European courts.
4. Enrico Gallina (1842-1906), an Italian writer and journalist from Turin, known for his contributions to various literary journals and newspapers of the time.
5. Giancarlo Gallina (1888-1967), an Italian engineer and inventor from Milan, who held several patents for innovative industrial machinery.

While the surname "Gallina" may have humble origins related to poultry farming, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various fields, from arts and literature to politics and engineering, throughout the rich history of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallina

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

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

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