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

Galtney, 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 Galtney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galtney in America

Galtney is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galtney surname appeared 178 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 Galtney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galtney 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 Galtney

The surname Galtney is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from an old English place name, possibly a location where galt trees or hazel trees were abundant. Early spellings of the name include Galteneye, Galtenay, and Galtney.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Galtney name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Godric de Galteneye in Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, a record from 1273 refers to a John de Galtenay who held lands in Nottinghamshire. This suggests that branches of the Galtney family had established themselves in various parts of central and northern England by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Galtney name was Sir Robert Galtney, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 in Yorkshire and served under King Edward III.

The 16th century saw the rise of William Galtney, a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was born in 1529 and is known for his philanthropic contributions, having funded the construction of a new wing at a local hospital.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Galtney family settled in the county of Dorset. One of their descendants, Thomas Galtney, born in 1647, was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy.

Another notable Galtney was Elizabeth Galtney, born in 1712 in Warwickshire. She gained recognition as a talented poet and playwright, and her works were published and performed in London theaters during the 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Galtney surname has been found across various regions of England, with many individuals making significant contributions to their local communities and professions. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the rich tapestry of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galtney

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

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

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