Explore the Family Name Glassberg
The meaning of Glassberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Glas ‘glass’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gerson, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glassberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glassberg was ranked 46,240 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 47,614 in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 2.97%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 434 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.53%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Glassberg per 100,000 decreased by 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,614 | -2.97% |
| Count | 434 | 445 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glassberg
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Glassberg, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.93% in 2000 to 95.28% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight decrease from 2.53% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals recorded who identified as having two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity. The percentage of those identifying as Black went from 0 in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 1.38% in 2000 to 0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 95.28% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.47% | -2.37% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |