Explore the Family Name Gleghorn
The meaning of Gleghorn
Scottish: variant of Cleghorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gleghorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gleghorn has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gleghorn was ranked as the 43,377th most common surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to become the 39,486th most popular name, indicating an increase of approximately 8.97%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name also grew during this decade, from 469 people in 2000 to 557 in 2010, marking a rise of about 18.76%. The proportion per 100k also experienced growth at 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #39,486 | 8.97% |
| Count | 469 | 557 | 18.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gleghorn
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Gleghorn identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 78.46% in 2000 to 73.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 17.91% to 23.34% over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose, from 1.49% to 2.15%. No Gleghorns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.46% | 73.07% | -6.87% |
| Black | 17.91% | 23.34% | 30.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.15% | 44.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |