Find out how popular the last name Glab is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Glab.

Glab, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Glab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glab in America

Glab is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glab surname appeared 483 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Glab.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glab to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Glab

The surname Glab has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "hlava," meaning "head" or "leader," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

In the early records of the Czech lands, variations of the spelling can be found, such as Glabb, Glabe, and Glabbe. This is likely due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of language over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Glab can be found in the Beroun City Archives, dated 1567, where a certain Jakub Glab is mentioned as a landowner in the region. This provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with landownership during that period.

The name Glab also appears in the records of the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts that took place in the early 15th century. A notable figure was Jan Glab, a Hussite warrior who fought alongside Jan Žižka, one of the most renowned military leaders of the time.

In the 18th century, the name Glab gained prominence with the birth of Václav Glab (1712-1788), a respected Czech mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is remembered for his work on calculating the orbits of comets.

Another notable figure was Karel Glab (1807-1879), a Czech writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Czech National Revival movement. His writings helped to promote and preserve the Czech language and culture during a period of political and cultural oppression.

In the 20th century, the name Glab was carried by Jaroslav Glab (1927-2019), a renowned Czech-Canadian sculptor and artist. His works can be found in numerous public spaces and galleries across Canada, and he is celebrated for his contributions to the art world.

While the surname Glab is not among the most common in the Czech Republic, it has maintained a presence throughout the country's history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from warfare and science to literature and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glab

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Glab.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Glab was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Glab has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Glab was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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