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

Gallindo, 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 Gallindo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallindo in America

Gallindo is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallindo surname appeared 125 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 Gallindo.

The history of the last name Gallindo

The surname Gallindo is of Spanish origin, derived from the medieval Spanish word "gallina," meaning "hen" or "chicken." It is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile in the late medieval period, likely as a nickname referring to someone who raised or dealt with poultry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gallindo can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces of King Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248. The name appears in various spelling variations, such as Gallindo, Galindo, and Galindez.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Gallindo was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Seville. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative trade between Spain and the newly discovered Americas.

During the 16th century, the Gallindo surname gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, where a family of landowners and nobles bearing this name held significant influence. One of the most notable members of this family was Diego Gallindo de Solís (1520-1592), a conquistador and explorer who led expeditions into the present-day regions of Texas and New Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Gallindo name appeared in various records and documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For instance, Pedro Gallindo (1620-1678) was a renowned architect and builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Mexico.

Another noteworthy individual with the Gallindo surname was María Gallindo y Navarro (1770-1832), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works during the Enlightenment period. She was considered a pioneer in the field of women's education and advocated for the rights of women in Spain.

Throughout its history, the Gallindo surname has been associated with various places and regions in Spain, such as Galindos, a small town in the province of Salamanca, and Galindo, a municipality in the Basque Country. The name has also been found in various spellings, including Galindo, Gallindos, and Galindez, reflecting regional linguistic variations and phonetic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallindo

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

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

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