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

Galsim, 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 Galsim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galsim in America

Galsim is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galsim surname appeared 138 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 Galsim.

The history of the last name Galsim

The surname "GALSIM" is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia, which is situated in northwestern Spain. This name can be traced back to the 8th or 9th century, during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic words "gal" and "sim," which collectively translate to "the one who makes amulets or talismans."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "GALSIM" can be found in a medieval document from the Kingdom of León, dated around 1150 AD. This document mentions a certain "Abdalá Galsim," who was a renowned artisan and jeweler in the city of León during that period.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family bearing the name "Galsim" residing in the town of Ribadavia, located in the province of Ourense, Galicia. This family was known for their expertise in the crafting of intricate religious artifacts and jewelry, which were highly sought after by the local nobility and clergy.

One notable figure with the surname "GALSIM" was Pedro Galsim, a skilled sculptor who lived in the town of Compostela during the late 15th century. He is credited with contributing to the intricate stonework and decorations of the renowned Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was María Galsim, a renowned lace-maker who lived in the city of Camariñas, Galicia, in the early 17th century. Her exquisite lace creations were highly valued and sought after by the Spanish aristocracy of the time.

In the late 18th century, there was a renowned painter named Juan Galsim, who hailed from the town of Vigo, Galicia. His works, which often depicted scenes from daily life in Galicia, are now considered invaluable representations of the region's culture and traditions during that era.

The surname "GALSIM" has also been found in historical records from other parts of Spain, such as Catalonia and Andalusia, suggesting that families bearing this name may have migrated or established themselves in these regions over the centuries.

While the surname "GALSIM" is not as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, particularly in the region of Galicia, where it has its deepest roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galsim

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

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

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