Explore the Family Name Gluckman
The meaning of Gluckman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Glück (see Gluck). 2. Americanized form of German Glückmann: nickname for a fortunate or lucky man (see Gluck).
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How common is the last name Gluckman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gluckman experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,522 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 56,073, representing a change of -2.84%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Gluckman surname increased slightly from 354 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, an increase of 3.11%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #56,073 | -2.84% |
| Count | 354 | 365 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gluckman
The ethnicity associated with the Gluckman surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identity as White. In 2000, 98.59% of those with the Gluckman surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.71% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the number of individuals with the Gluckman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 96.71% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| 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% |