Explore the Family Name Gleckler
The meaning of Gleckler
Americanized form of German Glöckler, a variant of Gloeckner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gleckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gleckler has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,024th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 46,138th position. This represents a growth of 9.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 384 to 462, a significant increase of 20.31%. As a result, the proportion of Glecklers per 100,000 people also rose by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #46,138 | 9.58% |
| Count | 384 | 462 | 20.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gleckler
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White association with the Gleckler surname. In 2000, 99.22% of Glecklers identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 97.62% by 2010. Notably, there were no recorded Glecklers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, a small percentage (1.52%) of Glecklers reported their ethnicity as Hispanic. There were no Glecklers who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.62% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |