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

Gallosa, 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 Gallosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallosa in America

Gallosa is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallosa surname appeared 108 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 Gallosa.

The history of the last name Gallosa

The surname Gallosa has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gallo," meaning rooster or cock, potentially indicating that the family's ancestors were involved in poultry farming or had some association with this bird.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Gallosa surname can be found in a land registry document from the province of Andalusia, dated 1497. In this record, a certain Juan Gallosa is listed as the owner of a small parcel of land near the town of Écija.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Gallosa name began to spread across various regions of Spain, with families bearing this surname recorded in towns and villages such as Seville, Granada, and Valencia. Interestingly, the name also appeared in some historical records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, suggesting that individuals with the Gallosa surname were among the early explorers and settlers in the New World.

Notable individuals with the Gallosa surname include:

1. Diego Gallosa (1532-1612), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America during the late 16th century.

2. María Gallosa (1648-1718), a renowned painter from Seville whose works were highly praised for their attention to detail and vibrant use of color.

3. Javier Gallosa (1789-1862), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon.

4. Catalina Gallosa (1821-1893), a philanthropist from Valencia who founded several orphanages and schools for underprivileged children in the region.

5. Enrique Gallosa (1875-1941), a Spanish poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the exact origins and meaning of the Gallosa surname may be subject to some speculation, it has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallosa

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

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

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