Explore the Family Name Glista
The meaning of Glista
Polish: nickname for someone who used to intrude himself everywhere, from glista ‘worm, earthworm’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wladyslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glista in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glista saw a subtle shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped slightly from 59,611 in 2000 to 59,901 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity by 0.49%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 317 to 337 during the same period, representing an increase of 6.31%. Despite the rise in absolute numbers, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Glista per 100,000 population declined by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #59,901 | -0.49% |
| Count | 317 | 337 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glista
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Glista. In 2000, 98.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly to 96.14% by 2010. There was a small emergence of Hispanic identity within the Glista surname bearers, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category for two or more races also remained at zero, indicating no change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 96.14% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| 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% |