Explore the Family Name Gladen
The meaning of Gladen
English (London): variant of Gladden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gladen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gladen saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gladen was ranked 60,390th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 59,324, marking an improvement of approximately 1.77%. During this period, the count of people with the surname Gladen also increased from 312 to 341, indicating a growth rate of nearly 9.29%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #59,324 | 1.77% |
| Count | 312 | 341 | 9.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gladen
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gladen. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of the surname were White (82.69%), followed by Black (11.54%). By 2010, while the percentage of White Gladen bearers decreased slightly to 78.89%, the percentage of Black Gladen bearers showed a notable increase of 32.15% to reach 15.25%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal growth of 3.13%, increasing from 2.56% to 2.64%. The percentage of Gladen bearers identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 2.88% to 2.64%. No Gladen bearers reported being Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.69% | 78.89% | -4.6% |
| Black | 11.54% | 15.25% | 32.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 2.64% | -8.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 2.64% | 3.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |