Explore the Family Name Glock
The meaning of Glock
German: from Middle High German glocke ‘bell’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by the bell tower of a church, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a bell, or a metonymic occupational name for a sexton (who among other duties was responsible for ringing the church bell) or a town crier (who used a handbell to draw attention).
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How common is the last name Glock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glock has witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank descended from 23,815th place in 2000 to 24,822nd in 2010, marking a 4.23% drop. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased from 991 to 1003 during this decade, demonstrating a minor growth of 1.21%. Still, its overall proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 8.11%, moving from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #24,822 | -4.23% |
| Count | 991 | 1,003 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glock
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the Glock surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.16% from 95.76% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by 20.53%, going from 1.51% in 2000 down to 1.20% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a decrease of 25.74%, moving from 2.02% to 1.5% over the same period. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within those carrying the Glock surname, which was not present in the 2000 data. Notably, there were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.91% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 1.5% | -25.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.2% | -20.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |