Explore the Family Name Glessner
The meaning of Glessner
German: variant of Glaser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Glessner has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,680th in terms of frequency in the U.S., with 1,857 individuals bearing it. By 2010, not only had the rank of the name improved to 14,478th, but the count of people with this surname also increased to 2,062, marking an growth rate of 11.04%. The proportion per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.69 to 0.7 during this period, reflecting an overall gain in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,680 | #14,478 | 1.38% |
| Count | 1,857 | 2,062 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.7 | 1.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glessner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Glessner is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.31% of those bearing the surname identified as white, and while there was a tiny decrease by 2010 to 96.99%, the white population still constituted the majority. During the same period, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 26.15% and 16.05%, respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a marked increase from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.99% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.5% | 74.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.68% | -16.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.48% | -26.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |