2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gallinat
A surname derived from the French word for "chicken" or "poultry".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Gallinat. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gallinat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Gallinat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gallinat
The surname GALLINAT is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Gallin," which referred to a rooster or cockerel. This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who exhibited characteristics akin to a rooster, such as a strutting gait or a boisterous demeanor.
The earliest recorded instances of the name GALLINAT can be found in various German regions, particularly in the states of Saxony and Thuringia. It is thought that the name may have initially arisen as a descriptive surname, used to distinguish individuals based on their occupations or physical traits.
One of the earliest documented references to the GALLINAT surname is found in the church records of the town of Zittau, in Saxony, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Johannes Gallinat, who was born in 1587.
In the 17th century, the name GALLINAT began to appear more frequently in various German records and manuscripts. One notable figure from this era was Hans Gallinat, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Görlitz, Saxony, between 1625 and 1698.
As the name spread across Germany, it underwent several variations in spelling, such as Gallinet, Gallinath, and Gallinaht. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.
During the 18th century, the GALLINAT surname gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Gottlieb Gallinat (1723-1801), a renowned Lutheran theologian and philosopher from Saxony. His works on theology and ethics were widely read and influential during his time.
Another notable figure was Carl Friedrich Gallinat (1780-1856), a German composer and music teacher from Thuringia. He composed numerous works for the piano and chamber ensembles, and his compositions were widely performed in the early 19th century.
In the 19th century, the GALLINAT name appeared in various historical records and documents across Germany. One significant figure was Wilhelm Gallinat (1840-1912), a German businessman and politician from Saxony. He served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1890 to 1912, representing the National Liberal Party.
As the centuries passed, the GALLINAT surname continued to spread throughout Germany and beyond, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including academia, arts, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gallinat
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Gallinat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gallinat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.5% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino18.8% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gallinat
Gallinat appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,416 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,416 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gallinat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,954 | -0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 112 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gallinat bearers went from 112 to 112 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 701 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,954.
FAQ
Gallinat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gallinat?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Gallinat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Gallinat?
Gallinat ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Gallinat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gallinat.
Has Gallinat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gallinat went from 112 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Gallinat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallinat, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gallinat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.5% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gallinat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.5%), Hispanic (18.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gallinat (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gallinat mean?
A surname derived from the French word for "chicken" or "poultry". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gallinat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Gallinat?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.