Explore the Family Name Glassburn
The meaning of Glassburn
Possibly an Americanized form of German Glas(s)brenner, an occupational name for a glass maker, from German Glas ‘glass’ + Brenner ‘burner’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glassburn in the United States?
The surname Glassburn has experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 25,242nd most common in the United States and rose to the 26,067th spot by 2010, a decrease of 3.27% in rank. The count of people with this surname increased from 921 in 2000 to 940 in 2010, marking a modest growth of 2.06%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decline of 5.88%, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,242 | #26,067 | -3.27% |
| Count | 921 | 940 | 2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glassburn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Glassburn surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.98% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or part of two or more races experienced an increase, with the latter increasing by 43.26% from 1.41% to 2.02% over the decade. The Hispanic representation dipped by 24.82%, falling from 1.41% to 1.06%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 95.43% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.02% | 43.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.06% | -24.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |