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

Galyan, 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 Galyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galyan in America

Galyan is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galyan surname appeared 270 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 Galyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galyan 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 Galyan

The surname GALYAN has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "galian," which means "to come" or "to arrive." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were travelers or immigrants to a particular region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GALYAN can be found in the ancient Armenian manuscript known as the "Divan of Khatchatour Keghartsi," which dates back to the 12th century. This manuscript contains a collection of poems and writings by the renowned Armenian poet, Khatchatour Keghartsi, who lived from 1150 to 1212.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent Armenian noble named Sarkis GALYAN, who served as a military commander under the Orbelian dynasty. Sarkis GALYAN played a significant role in defending the region against invasions and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that time.

During the 16th century, the name GALYAN appeared in the town of Ani, which was once the capital of the Bagratid Armenian Kingdom. A notable figure was Hovhannes GALYAN, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 19th century, a prominent writer and philosopher named Ghevond GALYAN (1818-1892) gained recognition for his works on Armenian literature and culture. He was born in the city of Vagharshapat (modern-day Etchmiadzin) and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Armenian intellectual traditions.

Another notable individual with the surname GALYAN was Vahan GALYAN (1869-1942), a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi, Georgia). His works, which often depicted Armenian landscapes and cultural scenes, earned him widespread acclaim and are now part of various art collections around the world.

While the surname GALYAN has its roots in Armenia, it has also been adopted by individuals of Armenian descent living in various parts of the world, including communities in Europe, North America, and beyond. However, the majority of historical references and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its Armenian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galyan

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

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

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