Explore the Family Name Glueck
The meaning of Glueck
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Glück): see Gluck. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Ghislaine. German Eberhard, Klaus, Siegbert.
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How common is the last name Glueck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glueck has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 25,845th to 26,814th, a change of -3.75%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals carrying the Glueck name increased by 1.45%, from 894 in 2000 to 907 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by -6.06% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,845 | #26,814 | -3.75% |
| Count | 894 | 907 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glueck
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Glueck identified as White, although this percentage dipped slightly from 96.76% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, which rose by 155.36% over the decade. While the number of Gluecks identifying as Hispanic also increased by 48.04%, the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 94.82% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.65% | 48.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 1.43% | 155.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |