Explore the Family Name Glisan
The meaning of Glisan
Possibly an altered form of Irish Gleason. This surname is concentrated in IL and PA.
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How common is the last name Glisan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glisan has seen changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 54,269 and by 2010 it had fallen to 60,045, marking a decrease of approximately 10.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 356 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, falling by about 5.62%. This indicates a slight waning in the prevalence of the Glisan surname within the population, as the proportion per 100k people dropped from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #60,045 | -10.64% |
| Count | 356 | 336 | -5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glisan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Glisan surname identify as White, although there were minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.47% of respondents identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.83% in 2010. No individuals with the Glisan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, the census recorded that 1.79% of the Glisans identified as belonging to two or more races, and 1.49% identified as Hispanic. There was no such representation in these categories in the 2000 survey.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.83% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |