Explore the Family Name Glenney
The meaning of Glenney
Scottish: variant of Glennie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glenney in the United States?
The surname Glenney, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Glenney was ranked 62,775th in terms of popularity and had 298 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 61,745 with the count increasing to 325 people, showing a change of 1.64 in rank and a 9.06% growth in number. The proportion per 100k remained unchanged over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #61,745 | 1.64% |
| Count | 298 | 325 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glenney
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Glenney identified as White - 97.99% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96% by 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in both years. However, there was an introduction of diversity in the 2010 data with 2.15% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races and 1.54% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96% | -2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |