Explore the Family Name Glavas
The meaning of Glavas
Croatian and Serbian (Glavaš): nickname for a big-headed person, from glavaš, a derivative of glava ‘head’. Compare Glavan.
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How common is the last name Glavas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glavas has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,466th in terms of prevalence, while it fell slightly to 75,799th in 2010, representing a minuscule decrease of 0.44 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Glavas increased from 238 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, signifying a 6.72 percent growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #75,799 | -0.44% |
| Count | 238 | 254 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glavas
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the surname Glavas. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, there were changes in other areas. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.10 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. There was also a decline in the number of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity, from 2.94 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. The majority of people with the Glavas surname identify as white, which saw an increase from 94.12 percent in 2000 to 97.24 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 97.24% | 3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |