Explore the Family Name Glance
The meaning of Glance
Americanized form of German Glantz and Glanz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glance has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,798th most popular surname, dropping to 47,272nd by 2010, marking a decrease of around 7.93 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly by about 3.23 percent during the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Glance per 100,000 also dropped by approximately 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #47,272 | -7.93% |
| Count | 464 | 449 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glance
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Glance saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, making up 90.95 percent in 2000 and 90.87 percent in 2010 - a negligible decrease. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 47.68 percent, while those identifying as Black also rose by 8.58 percent. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 35.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.95% | 90.87% | -0.09% |
| Black | 4.31% | 4.68% | 8.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.23% | 47.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.11% | -35.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |