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

Gallitz, 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 Gallitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallitz in America

Gallitz is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallitz surname appeared 118 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 Gallitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallitz 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 Gallitz

The surname GALLITZ originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "gail," meaning "high-spirited" or "joyful," combined with the suffix "-itz," indicating a place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GALLITZ name can be found in the Bávarian town of Gailitz, which was mentioned in the "Codex Diplomaticus" manuscript from 1146. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone from Gailitz or a nearby area.

During the 13th century, variations of the GALLITZ name began appearing in historical records across Bavaria and parts of Austria. The spellings "Gailitz," "Gailitzer," and "Gaylitz" were common during this period.

In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the GALLITZ name was Hans Gailitz (1420-1487), a respected guild master and merchant from the city of Nuremberg. His descendants continued to use the GALLITZ surname, with some relocating to neighboring regions like Saxony and Silesia.

Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Gallitz (1735-1811), a German philosopher and educator who served as the rector of the University of Leipzig. His influential works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

The GALLITZ name also gained recognition in the field of military service. Karl Ludwig von Gallitz (1768-1843) was a Prussian general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, earning several honors for his bravery and strategic leadership.

In the realm of literature, Gustav Gallitz (1855-1921) was a notable German novelist and playwright. His works, such as "Der Kampf ums Dasein" (The Struggle for Existence), explored themes of social commentary and the human condition.

Lastly, the GALLITZ surname has been associated with the historic town of Gailitz in Bavaria, which was once a center for textile production and trade. The town's coat of arms featured a golden eagle, symbolizing the region's economic prosperity and the GALLITZ family's connection to the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallitz

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

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

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