Explore the Family Name Glickstein
The meaning of Glickstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of modern German Glück ‘luck’ (Yiddish glik) + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Glickstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Glickstein decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705th and dropped to 62,189th in 2010, reflecting a 7.77% change. The count also showed a minor decrease from 330 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, an approximate drop of 2.42%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #62,189 | -7.77% |
| Count | 330 | 322 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glickstein
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Glickstein surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 97.58% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure remained almost constant at 97.20% in 2010, indicating a minimal change of -0.39%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during either census year. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.2% | -0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |