Explore the Family Name Glatzer
The meaning of Glatzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a noun derivative of Glatz, denoting either a bald man or an inhabitant of Glatz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yehuda, Avraham, Boruch, Chaim, Gershon, Levi, Noam, Sender, Shlomo, Yael.
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How common is the last name Glatzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glatzer saw a minor decrease in popularity ranks from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 54,522 to 55,741—an approximate decline of 2.24%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Glatzer surname increased by about 3.95%, from 354 to 368. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 slightly decreased by 7.69% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #55,741 | -2.24% |
| Count | 354 | 368 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glatzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Glatzer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 96.89% to 97.28%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by approximately 42.20%, falling from 2.82% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 97.28% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 1.63% | -42.2% |
| 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% |