Explore the Family Name Glasford
The meaning of Glasford
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glassford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glasford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glasford has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Glasford ranked 64,385 in popularity with a count of 289 people holding this surname. By 2010, the rank improved to 61,899 with an increased count of 324 individuals, marking a growth of 3.86% in popularity and a 12.11% increase in count. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #61,899 | 3.86% |
| Count | 289 | 324 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glasford
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Glasford surname identify as White or Black. In 2000, 67.13% identified as White and 26.64% as Black. However, by 2010, there was a noticeable shift with the percentage of Whites decreasing to 59.88% and Blacks increasing to 36.11%. This signifies a decrease of 10.80% in the White population and a significant increase of 35.55% in the Black population. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also dropped by 55.49%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 11.06%. No Glasfords identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.13% | 59.88% | -10.8% |
| Black | 26.64% | 36.11% | 35.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.85% | -11.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 1.54% | -55.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |