Explore the Family Name Glatz
The meaning of Glatz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. nickname for a bald man, from Middle High German gla(t)z ‘bald head, bald’ (a derivative of Middle High German, Old High German glat ‘smooth, shiny’, an equivalent of Glad), German Glatze ‘baldness’. In some cases the German surname may be topographic for someone living on a bare, treeless hill. 2. habitational name from Glatz, the German name of Kłodzko in Lower Silesia, Poland.
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How common is the last name Glatz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glatz experienced a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 20,204 but dropped to 29,768 by 2010, representing a change of -47.34%. The count of individuals with the Glatz surname also fell from 1,226 in 2000 to 790 in 2010, marking a decline of -35.56%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname decreased from 0.45 to 0.27 during the same period, which is a reduction of -40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #29,768 | -47.34% |
| Count | 1,226 | 790 | -35.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.27 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glatz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Glatz surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing the Glatz name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.90% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.39% to 2.53% over the same decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 0.82% to 0.63%, while the portion claiming two or more races doubled from 0.57% to 1.14%. There were no Glatz individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.32% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.53% | 82.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.14% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.63% | -23.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |