Galang

Galang Meaning & Origin

About Galang
The surname Galang is of Filipino origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Tagalog word "galang," which can mean "respect" or "honor." It can also refer to the act of showing respect or reverence towards someone. As a surname, Galang may have been given to individuals who were known for their respectful and honorable behavior or those who held positions of authority and commanded respect within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Galang is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Galang: 2,559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,180
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galang based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Galang is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæləŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galang in Braille

Here's how to represent Galang in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Galang in braille

How to sign the name Galang using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Galang using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Galang in sign language

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