Explore the Family Name Glaster
The meaning of Glaster
German: nickname from Middle High German glast ‘shine, lustre’ for someone who manages to shine or stand out.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glaster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Glaster has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Glaster was ranked 93,427th in popularity and had been assigned to 182 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to the 92,358th rank with a count of 199, an increase of 9.34%. Despite this increase in usage, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #92,358 | 1.14% |
| Count | 182 | 199 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glaster
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census information reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Glaster identify as Black. This ethnic group experienced a minor increase from 82.97% in 2000 to 85.93% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White declined significantly during this period, from 14.29% to 8.04%. The category of two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, representing 4.52% of those with the Glaster surname. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.97% | 85.93% | 3.57% |
| White | 14.29% | 8.04% | -43.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |