Explore the Family Name Glosson
The meaning of Glosson
Probably an Americanized form of German Klausen (see Glawson). Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Monique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glosson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glosson saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Glosson was the 21,455th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slid to 24,137th place, reflecting a 12.5% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 1,136 in 2000 to 1,042 in 2010, marking an 8.27% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Glosson per 100,000 people fell by about 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #24,137 | -12.5% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,042 | -8.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.35 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glosson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Glosson also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (69.63%), followed by Black (26.41%). However, by 2010, while the largest group still identified as White, the percentage dropped to 65.07%, and those identifying as Black increased to 30.52%. The percentage of Glossons identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 0.70% to 1.34%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero, and those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2.38% to 2.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.63% | 65.07% | -6.55% |
| Black | 26.41% | 30.52% | 15.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.21% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.34% | 91.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |