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

Gallishaw, 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 Gallishaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallishaw in America

Gallishaw is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallishaw surname appeared 294 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 Gallishaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallishaw 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 Gallishaw

The surname Gallishaw has its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a geographical location where the first bearers of the name resided. Some historians suggest that the name may have evolved from "Galley Shaw," which could be a reference to a shaw (a small wooded area or thicket) near a galley or stream.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Gallishaw can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, where a Thomas de Gallishaw is listed. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 12th century.

The Gallishaw family appears to have had a presence in various parts of England throughout history. In the 16th century, records show a John Gallishaw living in Lincolnshire, while a William Gallishaw was documented in Yorkshire during the same period.

Notably, the name Gallishaw is included in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry provides evidence of the name's early roots and the family's presence in England during the Norman period.

Among notable historical figures bearing the surname Gallishaw, one can find:

1. Richard Gallishaw (c. 1520 - 1592), an English merchant and explorer who is believed to have been one of the first Englishmen to visit Russia.

2. Thomas Gallishaw (1682 - 1744), a prominent English clockmaker and inventor who made significant contributions to the design and construction of timepieces.

3. Elizabeth Gallishaw (1734 - 1801), a British botanist and naturalist known for her extensive collection of plant specimens and her contributions to the study of flora in the 18th century.

4. Jonathan Gallishaw (1795 - 1867), an English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and private residences, in various parts of the country.

5. Margaret Gallishaw (1867 - 1942), a British suffragette and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the campaign for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

While the name Gallishaw may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, such as Gallishay or Gallishaw, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it emerged as a locational surname associated with a specific geographical area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallishaw

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

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

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