Explore the Family Name Glowa
The meaning of Glowa
Polish (Głowa): nickname from głowa ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Wasyl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Glowa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Glowa experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 73,659, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 77,264, marking a decrease of 4.89%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Glowa increased slightly from 245 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.22%. However, when considering this data in proportion to per 100k individuals, there was a decline of 11.11% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,264 | -4.89% |
| Count | 245 | 248 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glowa
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Glowa, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnic identity. In 2000, 99.59% of those with the surname Glowa identified as white. By 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 97.18%, marking a decrease of 2.42%. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Glowa identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 97.18% | -2.42% |
| 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% |