Explore the Family Name Glose
The meaning of Glose
1. German: variant of Klose. 2. Probably also an a Americanized form of German Glos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glose has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,236th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,012th, marking a 23.74% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also declined during this period, from 301 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, representing a 17.28% reduction. The proportion of people named Glose per 100,000 also decreased by 27.27%, going from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #77,012 | -23.74% |
| Count | 301 | 249 | -17.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glose
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Glose surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals with the surname identifying as White, rising from 97.34% in 2000 to 97.59% in 2010, indicating a 0.26% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 97.59% | 0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |