Explore the Family Name Glymph
The meaning of Glymph
Americanized form of German Glimpf: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in SC and GA; its bearers are mainly African Americans. The surname Glimpf is very rare in Germany. History: Johann (John) Abraham Glymph came from Germany to PA in the middle of the 18th century and settled in SC.
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How common is the last name Glymph in the United States?
The surname Glymph has seen a slight decrease in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 37,319th in popularity in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to 38,050th. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased from 562 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.74%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a slight decline of 4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #38,050 | -1.96% |
| Count | 562 | 583 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glymph
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Glymph surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Black, although there has been a small decrease of 2.82% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable with a minor increase of 0.65%. There was a notable rise in those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 34.83%. In 2010, a small portion identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.3% | 63.46% | -2.82% |
| White | 32.21% | 32.42% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.4% | 34.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |