Explore the Family Name Gless
The meaning of Gless
German: habitational name from Glessen near Cologne or Glesse on the river of that name near Hameln. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Gless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gless has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Gless was ranked 53,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 70,833rd, indicating a 31.7% decrease in rank. In terms of count, there were 360 individuals with the Gless surname in 2000, which reduced to 276 by 2010, marking a drop of 23.33%. The proportion of people named Gless per 100,000 also saw a downswing from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a decline of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #70,833 | -31.7% |
| Count | 360 | 276 | -23.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gless
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Gless surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight dip of 0.21% over the decade. In 2000, 96.94% of those with the Gless surname were White, and this figure marginally lowered to 96.74% by 2010. In 2000, 1.67% of individuals with the surname identified as Black, but this percentage dropped to zero by the next decade. There were no Gless individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, nor any who reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.74% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |