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

Gallop, 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 Gallop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallop in America

Gallop is the 16295th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallop surname appeared 1,770 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 Gallop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallop 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 Gallop

The surname Gallop is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "gealop," which means "to run or canter like a horse." This surname was likely given to someone who was known for their swift running or riding abilities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gallop surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named William Gallop is mentioned. Other early records include the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1240, which lists a Hugo Galop, and the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, which mentions a Richard Galop.

In the 14th century, the Gallop surname appeared in various forms, such as Galop, Galopp, and Gallup. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. The surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex, Gloucestershire, and Huntingdonshire.

One notable figure with the Gallop surname was Sir Thomas Gallop, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 15th century. He was a landowner in Streatley, Berkshire, and his family's coat of arms featured three horses' heads, symbolizing their association with horses and riding.

In the 16th century, the Gallop surname can be found in records such as the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1524, which mentions a John Gallop. During this time, the name also appeared in various place names, such as Gallop's Green in Essex and Gallop's Hill in Gloucestershire.

Another prominent figure with the Gallop surname was John Gallop (c. 1590-1675), a English settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He is known for being one of the founders of the town of Taunton, Massachusetts, and served as a representative in the colonial government.

Other notable individuals with the Gallop surname include:

1. Richard Gallop (1670-1703), an English pirate active in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean.
2. John Gallop (1815-1899), an English-born Australian artist and naturalist.
3. Edward Gallop (1858-1947), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire.
4. Jane Gallop (born 1952), an American literary critic and feminist theorist.

The Gallop surname continues to be found throughout English-speaking countries, with concentrations in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals with this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallop

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

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

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