Explore the Family Name Gleba
The meaning of Gleba
Ukrainian and Polish: 1. from the East Slavic personal name Gleb. Gleb, a murdered son of Prince Vladimir of Kiev (10th century), is revered as a saint in the Orthodox Church along with his brother Boris. 2. possibly also a nickname from gleba ‘soil’.
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How common is the last name Gleba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gleba experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024, dropping to 55,386 in 2010, which suggests an 8.55% decrease in popularity ranking over ten years. The number of people carrying the Gleba surname also showed a slight decrease, from 384 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, a modest drop of 3.39%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also saw a reduction from 0.14 to 0.13, a decline of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #55,386 | -8.55% |
| Count | 384 | 371 | -3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gleba
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Gleba surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were some changes observed. During that period, the percentage of people with the surname identifying as White decreased by 2.37%, from 96.35% to 94.07%. The group identifying as Hispanic, however, saw a significant increase of 124.36%, from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.5% in 2010. There was also a minor decline in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.56% to 1.35%, representing a change of -13.46%. This surname has no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.07% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.5% | 124.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.35% | -13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |