Explore the Family Name Glantz
The meaning of Glantz
1. German: nickname from Middle High German glanz ‘shine, radiance’. See also Glance and Clontz. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Glanz ‘shine, radiance’, Yiddish glants. History: One of the earliest American bearers of this surname was Hieronymus Glantz who arrived in 1732 from the Palatinate, Germany. His surname was Americanized into numerous very different forms, which survived through his descendants till today, e.g. Clontz, Klontz, Clonts, Clonch, and Claunch. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Hyman, Ronit, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Glantz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glantz has seen a small rise in the early 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,069th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 17,836th position, representing a change rate of 1.29%. In terms of the actual count, the number of people bearing this surname also increased from 1,423 to 1,569 between 2000 and 2010, a 10.26% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,069 | #17,836 | 1.29% |
| Count | 1,423 | 1,569 | 10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glantz
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Glantz showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or under two or more races also saw increases, going from 0.35% to 0.38% and 0.91% to 1.02% respectively. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category, which jumped from 1.48% to 2.61%. Meanwhile, no changes were noted for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.73% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.61% | 76.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.02% | 12.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.38% | 8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |