Explore the Family Name Von Glahn
The meaning of Von Glahn
German (von Glahn): habitational name for someone from a place called Glahn near Hanover, formed with the preposition von ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Fritz, Gerhard, Klaus, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Von Glahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Von Glahn has seen a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80812th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 78040th spot, marking a 3.43% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 218 to 245, a growth rate of 12.39%. However, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #78,040 | 3.43% |
| Count | 218 | 245 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Von Glahn
The ethnicity distribution among those bearing the Von Glahn surname also witnessed subtle changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census information. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.41% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.51% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Von Glahns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade. However, there was a new development in 2010 when a small fraction (2.04%) of individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 95.51% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |