Explore the Family Name Glosser
The meaning of Glosser
German (also Glösser): variant of Glaser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glosser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Glosser surname has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 26,016 and had 886 individuals with this name. However, by 2010, its ranking dropped to 31,587, with only 732 people bearing the surname Glosser, representing a drop of 21.41% in rank and 17.38% in count. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, marking a 24.24% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #31,587 | -21.41% |
| Count | 886 | 732 | -17.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.25 | -24.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glosser
The ethnicity breakdown for the Glosser surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of people with this name identify as White. In 2000, 97.40% of the Glossers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.72% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Interestingly, those reporting two or more races also rose significantly from 0.56% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010, indicating a change of 71.43%. It should be noted that there were no Glossers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.72% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.91% | 5.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.96% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |