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

Gallion, 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 Gallion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallion in America

Gallion is the 10193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallion surname appeared 3,161 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 Gallion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallion 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 Gallion

The surname Gallion has its origins in the Brittany region of northwestern France, particularly in the area around the town of Gallo. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "gallicus," which means "Gallic" or "of the Gauls." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in the Gallic region or had some connection to the Gallic people.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gallion surname can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various historical records and manuscripts from that time period. One notable example is the mention of a certain "Geoffroy Gallion" in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Aubin in Angers, dated around 1150.

In the 13th century, the Gallion name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that bearers of the name were present in England during the Norman conquest and may have accompanied William or arrived shortly after.

Throughout the centuries, the Gallion surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Jean Gallion, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1615 to 1670. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

Another notable bearer of the Gallion name was Sir Robert Gallion, an English naval officer who lived from 1742 to 1808. He achieved distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and was honored for his service with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.

In the literary world, Charles Gallion, a French author and poet, made his mark in the 19th century. Born in 1825 and passing away in 1892, he published several collections of poetry and was known for his romantic and lyrical style.

The Gallion surname has also been associated with places and landmarks. For instance, there is a small village named Gallion in the Charente-Maritime department of western France, which likely derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

It is important to note that while the Gallion surname has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries, the information provided here is based on historical records and may not reflect the complete or most up-to-date information available.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallion

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

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

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