Explore the Family Name Glucksman
The meaning of Glucksman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Gluckman 1. 2. Americanized form of German Glücksmann: variant of Glückmann (see Gluckman 2). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Aharon, Dov. German Hellmut, Willi.
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How common is the last name Glucksman in the United States?
The surname Glucksman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 60,557 in 2000, it fell to a rank of 65,424 by 2010, which is an 8.04% drop. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 311 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, representing a 2.57% drop. This shift resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100k from 0.12 to 0.1, a 16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #65,424 | -8.04% |
| Count | 311 | 303 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glucksman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Glucksman surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.11% of people with this last name identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.36% in 2010. No significant changes were observed with regards to the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native categories over the ten-year period, with all remaining at 0%. Likewise, no individuals with the Glucksman surname identified with two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.36% | 0.26% |
| 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% |