Explore the Family Name Glaus
The meaning of Glaus
Swiss German: from the dialect personal name Glaus, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas).
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How common is the last name Glaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Glaus saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Glaus ranked 39,617 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,356. This reflects a negative change of approximately 11.96%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Glaus surname also decreased during this period from 522 to 485, marking a 7.09% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people using this surname likewise showed a decrease over the decade, falling from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #44,356 | -11.96% |
| Count | 522 | 485 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glaus
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the Glaus surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both years surveyed, although there was a slight decrease from 97.89% in 2000 to 96.29% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, small percentages started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.24%) and Hispanic (1.44%), where no representation from these ethnic identities was recorded in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.29% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |