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

Galmon, 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 Galmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galmon in America

Galmon is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galmon surname appeared 162 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 Galmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galmon 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 Galmon

The surname Galmon is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Kent, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "gal" meaning "boisterous" and "mund" meaning "protector" or "guardian."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1296, where it is listed as "Johannes Galmon." This entry suggests that the family may have had a presence in the southeastern region of England during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the Galmon name can be found in various tax records and legal documents across Kent and the surrounding areas. Notably, a Robert Galmon is mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Kent, dated 1337, indicating that the family had established roots and landholdings in the region.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conquer in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Galmon surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the name, such as the village of Galmeton in Kent.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Galmon surname. One such figure was Sir William Galmon (1520-1592), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Kent during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was John Galmon (1690-1753), a prominent merchant and ship-owner based in the port city of Bristol.

Other individuals with the Galmon surname include James Galmon (1745-1821), a pioneer settler in the American colonies who fought in the Revolutionary War, and Emily Galmon (1825-1901), a renowned author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

In the late 19th century, the Galmon name began to appear in various parts of the British Empire, with families settling in regions such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable figure from this period was George Galmon (1862-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Melbourne, Australia.

While the Galmon surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Galmond, Galmun, and Galmyn, its core meaning and origins have remained deeply rooted in the historical landscapes of southeastern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galmon

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

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

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