Explore the Family Name Glanzer
The meaning of Glanzer
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Glänzer): from a derivative of Glanz.
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How common is the last name Glanzer in the United States?
The Glanzer surname has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 24,807, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 29,093—a decrease of 17.28%. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped during this period. In 2000, there were 942 individuals named Glanzer, but that figure fell to 815 by 2010, representing a 13.48% reduction. Additionally, the proportion of Glanzers per 100,000 people declined by 20%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #29,093 | -17.28% |
| Count | 942 | 815 | -13.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.28 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glanzer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Glanzer name, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority White demographic. In 2000, 98.41% of Glanzers identified as White, and while this percentage decreased slightly to 97.3% in 2010, it still represents the largest ethnic group within this surname. A small shift occurred over the decade; the Hispanic presence among Glanzers grew from non-existence in 2000 to 1.1% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. However, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.3% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.35% | 40.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |