Explore the Family Name Glasheen
The meaning of Glasheen
Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Glaisín, based on a diminutive of glas ‘green, blue, gray’. Compare Gleason.
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How common is the last name Glasheen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glasheen saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,738 in terms of popularity and slightly dropped to rank 46,037 in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.9 ranks. However, the count of individuals with the Glasheen surname rose from 452 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 down to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #46,037 | -2.9% |
| Count | 452 | 463 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glasheen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Glasheen surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped from 96.02% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. A notable change was observed in those identifying as two or more races, which increased from 1.33% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. The census also recorded an emergence of Glasheens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, both at 1.08%, where no such identifications were recorded in 2000. There were no Glasheens who identified as Hispanic or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Please note that certain data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.74% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.02% | 127.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |