Explore the Family Name Glatfelter
The meaning of Glatfelter
Americanized form of Swiss German Glattfelder (see Gladfelter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glatfelter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glatfelter has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 31,053rd most common name, but by 2010, it fell to the 32,710th spot, reflecting a decline of about 5.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 707 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, showing a drop of approximately 0.71%. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people falling by roughly 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #32,710 | -5.34% |
| Count | 707 | 702 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glatfelter
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Glatfelter, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010 among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small decrease of about 1.61% in the proportion of people identifying as White, dropping from 98.3% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. While previously unrepresented in 2000, a new appearance is made by the Hispanic community in 2010, representing about 1.85% of the individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.72% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |