Explore the Family Name Gleaton
The meaning of Gleaton
Probably an altered form of English Cleaton. This surname is common in SC and GA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gleaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gleaton saw a slight decrease in rank from 13,463 in 2000 to 13,727 in 2010, representing a change of -1.96%. However, the frequency of this surname increased by 6.32%, growing from 2,074 counts in 2000 to 2,205 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people saw a minor decrease of -2.6%, shifting from 0.77 to 0.75 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,463 | #13,727 | -1.96% |
| Count | 2,074 | 2,205 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.75 | -2.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gleaton
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gleaton identified as White or Black. The White population decreased slightly by -4.93% from 57.86% in 2000 to 55.01% in 2010. In contrast, the Black population experienced a modest increase of 4.15%, moving from 39.01% in 2000 to 40.63% in 2010. Smaller proportions of this surname's bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the group identifying as Two or more races saw the most significant growth of 68.60%, followed by the Hispanic population with an increase of 25.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.86% | 55.01% | -4.93% |
| Black | 39.01% | 40.63% | 4.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.04% | 68.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.27% | 25.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.59% | 11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.45% | 15.38% |