Explore the Family Name Glotzer
The meaning of Glotzer
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish glotser ‘gaper’. 2. German: probably a nickname from Middle High German glotzen ‘to stare’. 3. German: possibly a variant of Glatzer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hirsch.
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How common is the last name Glotzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glotzer has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Glotzer ranked 85,996 in popularity and shifted to 93,125 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, from 202 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, reflecting a -2.48% change. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #93,125 | -8.29% |
| Count | 202 | 197 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glotzer
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Glotzer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it's primarily linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 91.58% of the bearers of the surname were identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 5.94% in 2000 to 7.11% in 2010, indicating a change of 19.70%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 90.86% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.94% | 7.11% | 19.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |