2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Galmarini
An Italian surname derived from the given name "Galmaro" and possibly indicating someone from a place called Galmarino.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Galmarini. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Galmarini 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Galmarini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Galmarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Galmarini
The surname Galmarini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. The name is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, possibly around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "galmarina," which refers to a particular type of small, green grape variety commonly grown in the area.
One of the earliest known references to the name Galmarini can be found in a historical document from the town of Pavia, dated around 1375. This document mentions a landowner named Giovanni Galmarini, who owned vineyards and cultivated the galmarina grape variety. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with wine-making or viticulture in the region.
In the 15th century, the Galmarini family gained prominence in the city of Milan, where they were involved in the silk trade. Records from this period mention a successful silk merchant named Bartolomeo Galmarini (c. 1425-1492), who was influential in the city's Guild of Silk Weavers.
During the Renaissance, the name Galmarini appeared in several artistic and literary works. A fresco in the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore in Milan, dated around 1500, depicts a figure identified as Francesco Galmarini, who was likely a patron or donor of the church.
In the 17th century, the name Galmarini was associated with the legal profession. One notable figure was Girolamo Galmarini (1620-1689), a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Pavia. His treatises on civil and canon law were widely influential during his time.
Another prominent individual bearing the surname Galmarini was Carlo Galmarini (1735-1799), a military officer and engineer who served under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was involved in the construction of fortifications and infrastructure projects in various parts of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian territories.
In the 19th century, the Galmarini family had members who were active in the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe Galmarini (1810-1879) was a patriot and revolutionary who participated in the uprisings against Austrian rule in Lombardy. He later became a politician and served as a senator in the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.
While the Galmarini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Lombardy region, where it was initially associated with viticulture and later diversified into various professions and fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Galmarini
Among Census respondents with the surname Galmarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Galmarini 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 Galmarini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.3% · 75
- Hispanic or Latino25.7% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Galmarini
Galmarini appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-10 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,923 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 6,923 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 Galmarini 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 | #148,347 | #155,270 | -4.7% |
| Count | 111 | 101 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Galmarini bearers went from 111 to 101 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 6,923 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #155,270.
FAQ
Galmarini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Galmarini?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Galmarini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Galmarini?
Galmarini ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Galmarini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Galmarini.
Has Galmarini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Galmarini went from 111 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Galmarini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Galmarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%). 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 Galmarini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.3% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Galmarini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.3%), Hispanic (25.7%). 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 Galmarini (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 Galmarini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name "Galmaro" and possibly indicating someone from a place called Galmarino. 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 Galmarini (0.03 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 Galmarini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.