Explore the Family Name Glaum
The meaning of Glaum
German: probably a nickname from Middle High German glau ‘clever’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glaum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glaum saw a slight drop in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 86,657 to 87,335 indicating a decrease of 0.78 percent. However, the count of people with this surname rose by 6.5 percent during the same period, increasing from 200 to 213 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #87,335 | -0.78% |
| Count | 200 | 213 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glaum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Glaum surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease of 0.07 percent over the decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 3 percent in 2000 to 5.16 percent in 2010, an increase of 72 percent. Interestingly, the data showed a decline in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 3 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 93.43% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5.16% | 72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |