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UK surname

Galante

Derived from the Italian word "galante," meaning gallant, chivalrous, or brave.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Great Yarmouth, Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar and Cleveland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Galante is 114 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2015

114 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Galante surname distribution map

The map shows where the Galante surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Galante surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Galante over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 70 #30,968
1999 modern 70 #31,135
2000 modern 70 #31,180
2001 modern 66 #31,394
2002 modern 72 #31,269
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 75 #31,233
2005 modern 77 #31,156
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Galantes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Great Yarmouth, Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, Wrexham and Merton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Great Yarmouth 007 Great Yarmouth
2 Stoke-on-Trent 010 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Redcar and Cleveland 021 Redcar and Cleveland
4 Wrexham 007 Wrexham
5 Merton 025 Merton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Galante

These lists show first names that appear often with the Galante surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

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Historical male names

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Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Galante

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Galante, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Galante surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Galante household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Galante is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Galante is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Galante falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Galante is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Galante, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Galante

The surname Galante originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "galante," which means "gallant" or "courteous." The name was likely given to someone who exhibited these qualities or had a reputation for being chivalrous and well-mannered.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Galante can be found in the 13th century, in documents from the city of Naples. One notable bearer of this name was Niccolò Galante, a Neapolitan poet and philosopher who lived in the late 15th century and authored several works on ethics and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the Galante family established itself as a prominent noble family in the town of Colobraro, located in the province of Matera, Basilicata. They were granted lands and titles by the Spanish Crown, which ruled over the Kingdom of Naples at the time.

The name Galante also appears in historical records from the town of Cerchiara di Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. In the 17th century, a branch of the Galante family settled in this region and became influential landowners and merchants.

One of the most famous bearers of the surname Galante was Domenico Galante, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century (1723-1806). He was renowned for his religious paintings and worked extensively in churches and monasteries throughout Naples and the surrounding areas.

Another notable figure with the surname Galante was Antonio Galante (1738-1828), a Neapolitan composer and violinist who composed operas and instrumental works during the Classical period. His works were performed in various Italian courts and theaters.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Galante (1819-1897) was a prominent Italian historian and archivist who specialized in the history of southern Italy. He published numerous works on the history of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, drawing extensively from archival materials.

The surname Galante has also been found in other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Sardinia, although it is most commonly associated with the regions of Campania and Calabria. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the world through Italian immigration.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Galante surname: questions and answers

How common is the Galante surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Galante a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Galante surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "galante," meaning gallant, chivalrous, or brave.

What does the Galante map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Galante bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.