Explore the Family Name Gleich
The meaning of Gleich
German: from Middle High German gelīche ‘equal, even, appropriate’, an element in numerous habitational names from which the surname may have arisen, for example Gleichen near Kassel in Hesse and near Brettach in Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Gleich in the United States?
The surname "Gleich" ranked 30,716 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and saw a slight decrease over the next decade, dropping to 33,450 in 2010, which is an 8.9% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly from 716 in 2000 to 682 in 2010, reflecting a 4.75% drop. The proportion per 100k people reduced as well, falling 14.81% from 0.27 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #33,450 | -8.9% |
| Count | 716 | 682 | -4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gleich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the large majority of individuals with the surname "Gleich" identify as white, with this group making up 96.65% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.48% in 2010. Hispanics represented the second largest group, growing from 1.96% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, a rise of 27.04%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.48% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.49% | 27.04% |
| 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% |