Explore the Family Name Glaab
The meaning of Glaab
German: from a Germanized form of Polish głab ‘cabbage stalk’, probably a nickname for a cabbage grower or for a simpleton.
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How common is the last name Glaab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Glaab has seen minor fluctuations from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Glaab was ranked 48,293rd in terms of popularity and rose slightly to 48,800th by 2010, indicating a slight decrease in popularity by -1.05%. However, when examining the count of individuals with this surname, there's been an increase from 411 people in 2000 to 432 persons in 2010, showing a growth of 5.11%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.15 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #48,800 | -1.05% |
| Count | 411 | 432 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glaab
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Glaab has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations during these years. However, the majority of individuals with the surname Glaab identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.57% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.46% to 2.08%, marking a significant growth of 42.47%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.24% of the Glaabs, which was not present in the 2000 Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 94.44% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.08% | 42.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |