About Galloway
The surname Galloway is of Scottish origin and is derived from the region of Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner," and "baidhe," meaning "a place of trees." Therefore, the surname Galloway likely refers to someone who hailed from the region of Galloway or had connections to it.
The surname Galloway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galloway based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Galloway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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