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

Galloso, 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 Galloso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galloso in America

Galloso is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galloso surname appeared 205 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 Galloso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galloso 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 Galloso

The surname Galloso is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the northern region of Spain, particularly in the areas around Galicia and Asturias.

One theory suggests that the name Galloso is derived from the Latin word "gallus," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone with a bold or proud demeanor, akin to the strutting behavior of a rooster.

Another interpretation links the name to the Spanish word "gallo," which also means "rooster" or "cock." It is possible that the name was originally a nickname given to individuals with a distinctive physical characteristic, such as a prominent nose or a loud voice, reminiscent of a rooster's crow.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals bearing the surname Galloso or variations like Gallosso or Gallozo. These early references can be found in municipal archives and church records from various Spanish cities, including Burgos, León, and Oviedo.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the name Galloso was Diego Galloso, a military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile during the Reconquista campaigns against the Moors in the late 12th century.

In the 15th century, Juan Galloso, a renowned architect from Seville, contributed to the construction of several notable landmarks, including the Giralda tower of the city's cathedral.

During the 16th century, Pedro Galloso (1492-1564) gained recognition as a skilled painter and illuminator of religious manuscripts in the city of Toledo.

In the realm of literature, Juana Galloso (1557-1630), a poet from Madrid, was celebrated for her lyrical compositions and was part of the literary circles of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another noteworthy figure was Alonso Galloso (1618-1692), a Jesuit scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on moral philosophy and ethics.

Over time, the surname Galloso has spread to different regions of Spain and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or through marriage alliances. Today, it can be found not only in Spain but also in various Spanish-speaking countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galloso

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

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

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