Explore the Family Name Glackin
The meaning of Glackin
Irish (Donegal): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Glacáin, based on a diminutive of glac ‘grasp’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Brigid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glackin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glackin saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving up in rank from 33,605 to 32,994, an improvement by 1.82%. During this decade, the total count of individuals with this surname grew from 640 to 694, marking an increase of 8.44%. However, the proportion of Glackins per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #32,994 | 1.82% |
| Count | 640 | 694 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glackin
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals a diverse tapestry within the Glackin population. Predominantly, those bearing this surname identify as White, making up 92.22% in 2010, slightly down from 92.66% in 2000. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic group which increased by a staggering 72.22%, albeit from a small base of 2.34% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the numbers for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw minor decreases of 7.76% and 15.43% respectively. The groups Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 92.22% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 4.03% | 72.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 2.02% | -7.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.59% | -15.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |