2000
#115,489
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Galluppi
An Italian surname derived from a geographical location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 172 Americans carry the last name Galluppi. That puts it at #121,361 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,992,758 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Galluppi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
172
1 in 1,992,758
Census rank
#121,361
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
150
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 150 bearers of the surname Galluppi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 121361st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Galluppi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Galluppi
The surname Galluppi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Calabria and Sicily during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "gallus," meaning rooster or cockerel, potentially indicating an association with poultry farming or a connection to a particular location known for its fowl.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historic Sicilian town of Galluppi, located in the province of Reggio Calabria. This town's name likely served as the source for the surname, with inhabitants adopting it as a means of identifying their place of origin.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Francesco Galluppi (1314-1387) was a prominent philosopher and theologian from the city of Tropea in Calabria. His writings and teachings on scholasticism and natural philosophy made him a influential figure in the intellectual circles of his time.
During the Renaissance era, a family bearing the Galluppi surname gained prominence in the city of Naples. Antonio Galluppi (1492-1557) was a respected lawyer and magistrate who served in the legal courts of the Kingdom of Naples under the Spanish rule.
In the 18th century, a philosopher and economist named Pasquale Galluppi (1770-1846) hailed from the town of Tropea in Calabria. His works, including "Elementi di filosofia" and "Saggio filosofico sulla critica della conoscenza," explored themes of epistemology and contributed significantly to the development of Italian philosophy.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Galluppi (1804-1876), a composer and musician from the city of Tropea. He composed several operas and orchestral works, contributing to the rich musical culture of Italy during the 19th century.
Throughout the centuries, the Galluppi surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals, reflecting the diverse heritage and contributions of this Italian lineage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Galluppi
Among Census respondents with the surname Galluppi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Galluppi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Galluppi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 150
Timeline
Historical Census data for Galluppi
Galluppi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#114,424
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
+13 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,065 places
2020
#121,361
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
-3 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 6,937 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #115,489 | 140 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #114,424 | 153 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 1,065 places |
| 2020 | #121,361 | 150 | 0.05 | -3 bearers (-2.0%) | Down 6,937 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Galluppi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,424 | #121,361 | -6.1% |
| Count | 153 | 150 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Galluppi bearers went from 153 to 150 (-2.0% change). The surname moved down 6,937 positions in the national ranking, going from #114,424 to #121,361.
FAQ
Galluppi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Galluppi?
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the surname Galluppi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,992,758 residents.
How common is Galluppi?
Galluppi ranks #121,361 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 150 people with the surname Galluppi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (172), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Galluppi.
Has Galluppi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Galluppi went from 153 recorded bearers to 150. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #114,424 to #121,361.
What does the Census say about the background of Galluppi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Galluppi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Galluppi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (150 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Galluppi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Galluppi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Galluppi mean?
An Italian surname derived from a geographical location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Galluppi (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Galluppi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.