2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Glamann
A surname derived from a German place name, referring to one who hailed from a particular village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Glamann. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glamann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Glamann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glamann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glamann
The surname GLAMANN is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the late medieval period in central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German term "glaman," which translates to "brilliant" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive moniker, possibly referring to someone with a particularly radiant or charming presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GLAMANN name can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned illustrated world history book published in 1493. The text mentions a Hans Glamann, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Augsburg, who lived during the 15th century.
In the 16th century, the GLAMANN name appeared in various historical documents and records across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. One noteworthy figure was Konrad Glamann, a renowned clockmaker from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, who was celebrated for his intricate and innovative timepieces throughout the 1500s.
During the 17th century, the GLAMANN name spread further across central Europe, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. In 1624, a Johannes Glamann was recorded as a respected scholar and professor of theology at the University of Leipzig. Another prominent figure was Katharina Glamann, a renowned herbalist and healer from the small village of Oberammergau, whose remedies and treatments were widely sought after in the late 1600s.
As the name continued to evolve and disperse throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, several GLAMANN individuals made their mark in various fields. In 1732, a Johann Glamann was recognized as a skilled architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Munich. Later, in 1854, a Friedrich Glamann gained recognition as a celebrated composer and musician, known for his operas and symphonic works performed across Europe.
One of the most prominent figures bearing the GLAMANN surname was Karl Glamann, a renowned historian and academic who lived from 1892 to 1978. He was a professor at the University of Frankfurt and authored several influential works on the economic and social history of medieval and early modern Germany.
Throughout its long history, the GLAMANN name has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany and has been carried by a diverse range of individuals, from merchants and artisans to scholars and artists, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glamann
Among Census respondents with the surname Glamann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Glamann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Glamann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Glamann
Glamann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,497 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,742 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,497 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 3,742 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Glamann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #143,511 | 2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 118 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Glamann bearers went from 112 to 118 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 3,742 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #143,511.
FAQ
Glamann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Glamann?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Glamann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Glamann?
Glamann ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Glamann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Glamann.
Has Glamann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Glamann went from 112 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Glamann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glamann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Glamann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Glamann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Glamann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Glamann mean?
A surname derived from a German place name, referring to one who hailed from a particular village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Glamann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Glamann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.