Explore the Family Name Glew
The meaning of Glew
English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English glew ‘wise, prudent’ (Old English glēaw), occasionally used as a personal name.
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How common is the last name Glew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glew's popularity has seen a slight decrease in rank between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from 56,687 to 57,101, a change of -0.73%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.93%, with numbers growing from 337 to 357 within the same period. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #57,101 | -0.73% |
| Count | 337 | 357 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glew
In terms of ethnicity, Glew is most commonly associated with White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White slightly increased from 96.74% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. There was also a minor increase in the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic, rising from 1.48% to 1.68%, a change of 13.51%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either suppressed for privacy or registered no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.92% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.68% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |