Explore the Family Name Glave
The meaning of Glave
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Gleave. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenberg-West Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Andreas, Hermann, Lorenz. Irish Conan, Donovan.
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How common is the last name Glave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glave saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,705 in popularity with 330 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had slightly declined to 59,324 while the number of occurrences increased by 3.33% to 341. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,324 | -2.81% |
| Count | 330 | 341 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glave
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Glave, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there was a notable change in ethnicity percentages between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white made up the majority, though their percentage dropped from 73.64% to 70.09% during this period. The second largest group identified as black, increasing from 16.97% to 19.94%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 5.45% to 5.57%. The group identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 2.73% to 3.52%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.64% | 70.09% | -4.82% |
| Black | 16.97% | 19.94% | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.45% | 5.57% | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 3.52% | 28.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |