Explore the Family Name Glenny
The meaning of Glenny
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glennie. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Dympna, Seamus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glenny in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glenny has seen an overall increase in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,047th most popular name, with a total count of 366 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 51,830 and the total count increased to 401, reflecting a growth rate of 9.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #51,830 | 2.29% |
| Count | 366 | 401 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glenny
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects a minor shift over the decade. In 2000, almost 94% of Glennys identified their ethnic identity as White, which decreased to around 90% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among Glennys, from 3.83% in 2000 to 6.48% in 2010. Furthermore, the data for 2010 also shows that 1.5% identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, and 1.25% identified as Black. No Glenny identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 90.02% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 6.48% | 69.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |