Explore the Family Name Glassey
The meaning of Glassey
English (Shropshire and Lancashire): nickname perhaps from Middle English glasi ‘glass-like’, often used to refer to a person’s eyes and particularly those dulled by drunkenness.
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How common is the last name Glassey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glassey has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 50,055th in terms of commonality amongst American surnames, with 393 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 60,790 and the count of individuals with this surname also declined to 331, representing a decrease of 15.78%. The proportion of people named Glassey per 100,000 Americans similarly fell from 0.15 to 0.11 during this period, marking a change of -26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #60,790 | -21.45% |
| Count | 393 | 331 | -15.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glassey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Glassey surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the proportion of those who identify as White decreased slightly from 94.91% to 92.15%, while the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases. Specifically, there was an introduction of the Glassey surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander community, going from zero to 1.81%. The Hispanic representation also nearly doubled, rising from 1.53% to 3.02%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 90.55%, moving from 1.27% to 2.42%. No changes were observed within the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.15% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.02% | 97.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.42% | 90.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |