Explore the Family Name Glinski
The meaning of Glinski
Polish (Gliński): habitational name for someone from a place called Glina, from glina ‘day’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Dariusz, Elzbieta, Jacek, Janusz, Stanislaw, Wieslaw, Zbigniew, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Glinski in the United States?
The surname Glinski has seen a slight shift in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 19,355th in prevalence, but by 2010, it slipped to 20,116th, a decrease of roughly 3.93%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,295 in 2000 to 1,328 in 2010, an increase of 2.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease from 0.48 to 0.45, a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #20,116 | -3.93% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,328 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reports some shifts over the decade. The majority of those with the surname Glinski identified as White, standing at 97.84% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.16% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a notable increase within the Hispanic category, which went from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, representing a substantial percentage change of 144.16%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.08% to 0.90%, a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.16% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.88% | 144.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.9% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |