Explore the Family Name Glore
The meaning of Glore
Probably an altered form of Swiss German Gloor or of its German cognates Glohr and Glor.
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How common is the last name Glore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glore saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname fell from 21,254 in 2000 to 22,516 in 2010, marking a 5.94% decrease. The count or number of people with this surname also slightly dropped from 1,150 in 2000 to 1,142 in 2010, indicating a minimal decline of 0.7%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 population dropped by 9.3%, from 0.43 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,254 | #22,516 | -5.94% |
| Count | 1,150 | 1,142 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glore
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Glore surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented the majority of Glores, making up 91.83% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 89.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase of 10.8%, climbing from 4.35% to 4.82%. Additionally, there was a significant increase within the Hispanic community, rising from 1.83% to 2.71%, a 48.09% change. The percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased slightly by 5.10% from 1.57% to 1.49%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.83% | 89.32% | -2.73% |
| Black | 4.35% | 4.82% | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.71% | 48.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.49% | -5.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |