Explore the Family Name Gloss
The meaning of Gloss
1. German: variant of Klaus, a shortened form of the personal name Nikolaus, German form of Nicholas. 2. English (Hampshire): nickname for a flatterer, from Middle English glose, gloce ‘falsification, deceit; flattering speech’, Old French glose ‘flattery’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Bernd, Guenther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gloss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gloss has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,352 in terms of popularity, and this ranking slipped to 23,167 by 2010, marking a 3.65% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gloss surname increased slightly from 1,075 in 2000 to 1,101 in 2010, an increase of 2.42%. The proportion of people with the Gloss surname per 100,000 also declined by 7.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #23,167 | -3.65% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,101 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gloss
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gloss, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion of Whites with the Gloss surname decreased by 5.15%, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 131.07% and 10.63% respectively. Additionally, the census data shows that, for the first time in 2010, there were individuals with the Gloss surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those reporting two or more races under the Gloss surname also increased by 36.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.91% | 83.38% | -5.15% |
| Black | 8.37% | 9.26% | 10.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 4.09% | 131.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.91% | 36.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |