Explore the Family Name Glahn
The meaning of Glahn
1. German: nickname for a lethargic person, from Middle High German glan ‘sluggish’. 2. German and Danish (of German origin): habitational name from a place so named near Hanover. Some characteristic forenames: German Konrad, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Glahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glahn showed an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,397 but by 2010, it had improved its rank to 39,352 indicating a positive change of approximately 2.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 510 to 559 during this period, representing a growth rate of 9.61%. However, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #39,352 | 2.59% |
| Count | 510 | 559 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glahn
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the Glahn surname identified as White, despite a small decrease from 96.86% in 2000 to 93.02% in 2010. There was a notable emergence of bearers identifying as Black, going from zero in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined by 25.46%, while individuals claiming two or more races made a slight appearance at 1.25% in 2010. No bearers of the Glahn surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 93.02% | -3.96% |
| Black | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.61% | -25.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |