Explore the Family Name Glendon
The meaning of Glendon
1. English (Warwickshire): habitational name from Glendon Hall in Northamptonshire. The placename is derived from Old English clǣne ‘clean’ (i.e. clear of weeds) + dūn. 2. Irish (Kilkenny): shortened and altered form of MacAlinden, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhionntáin ‘son of a devotee of (Saint) Fintan’. See McLinden.
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How common is the last name Glendon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Glendon" saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,968th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to rank 90,495, marking a decline of 6.5%. The census data also showed that the count of individuals bearing this surname remained almost consistent, dropping slightly from 205 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, a decrease of less than half a percent. This slight shift in numbers resulted in a 12.5% reduction in the proportion of people named Glendon per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #90,495 | -6.5% |
| Count | 205 | 204 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glendon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Glendon" also witnessed some alterations within the ten-year period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, an overwhelming majority of the bearers of this surname identified as White (92.68%). However, by 2010, there was a noticeable diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the name. While still primarily White (84.31%), there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and multi-racial identities, accounting for 5.39% and 4.9% respectively. Hispanic representation also emerged, albeit at a smaller scale of 2.45%. No Glendons identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 84.31% | -9.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |