Explore the Family Name Glomb
The meaning of Glomb
Polish and German (of Polish origin): variant of Głąb (see Glab).
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How common is the last name Glomb in the United States?
The surname 'Glomb' ranked 43,463 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and fell slightly to rank 45,740 in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 5.24% in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline from 468 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, marking a change of -0.21%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname 'Glomb' was held by 0.17 individuals in 2000, dropping to 0.16 in 2010, a decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #45,740 | -5.24% |
| Count | 468 | 467 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glomb
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Glomb surname identified as White, with 97.22% in 2000 and slightly fewer at 95.93% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.33%. Individuals who identified as Hispanic made up 2.14% of the Glomb population in 2000, but this figure decreased to 1.93% in 2010, marking a 9.81% decline. Meanwhile, for the first time in 2010, some people with the Glomb surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 1.50% of the total. No individuals with the Glomb surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.93% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.93% | -9.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |