Explore the Family Name Glossner
The meaning of Glossner
German: from a medieval form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with (h)lūt ‘clear’ (modern German laut) as the first element, as in Ludwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Glossner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glossner has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 92,601 in 2000, it dropped to rank 109,758 in 2010, suggesting a decrease of approximately 18.53%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Glossner last name declined from 184 to 161 during this decade, marking a reduction of 12.5%. The proportion of people named Glossner per 100,000 also fell from 0.07 to 0.05, a change of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #109,758 | -18.53% |
| Count | 184 | 161 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glossner
When considering its ethnic identity, again according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the Glossner surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.46% of Glossners were recorded as being White, decreasing slightly to 97.52% in 2010, a change of -1.95%. No Glossners were recorded as being Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It should be noted that any figures marked with "(S)" have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.46% | 97.52% | -1.95% |
| 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% |