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GALEYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,393rd

Most common surname in India

11

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Galey is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word ‘galige’, which means ‘a stranger’. It is also thought that the name could have been derived from the Old French word ‘galie’, which means ‘a foreigner’. The earliest known record of the Galey surname is from the 12th century in England. It is believed that the Galey family originated in the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The Galey family has a rich culture and customs that have been passed down through generations. Traditionally, the Galey family was known for its strong sense of loyalty and commitment to family. Variations of the Galey surname include Galley, Galea, Galay, Gali, and Galleye.

State-wise distribution of people with GALEYA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for GALEYA surname

Gujarat

75

Odisha state distribution for GALEYA surname

Odisha

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GALEYA surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Maharashtra state distribution for GALEYA surname

Maharashtra

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GALEYA surname

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People with the surname GALEYA appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for GALEYA surname

80 (96%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GALEYA surname

2 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for GALEYA surname

1 (1%)

Food Distribution Records

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