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

Glander, 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 Glander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glander in America

Glander is the 24822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glander surname appeared 1,003 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 Glander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glander 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 Glander

The surname Glander has its origins in the Germanic region of Europe, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old Germanic word "glandan," which means "to shine" or "to glisten." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular occupation or trade involving shiny or lustrous materials, such as metalworking or gemstone polishing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Glander can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name appears in various spellings, including "Glander," "Glender," and "Glandere."

During the 13th century, the name Glander emerged in several regions across Germany and the Low Countries. In the city of Cologne, historical records from this period mention a merchant named Heinrich Glander, who was involved in the thriving textile trade of the region.

In the 15th century, the name Glander appeared in the town of Erfurt, in present-day Thuringia, Germany. Here, a notable figure named Johann Glander (c. 1420-1489) was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Erfurt.

The 16th century saw the emergence of the Glander family in the region of Silesia, which is now divided between Poland and Germany. One prominent member of this family was Hans Glander (c. 1525-1594), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who commissioned several notable architectural works in the city of Wrocław.

In the 17th century, the name Glander spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia. In the Dutch city of Amsterdam, records from this period mention a merchant named Jan Glander (c. 1650-1712), who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Dutch East Indies.

During the 18th century, the Glander family established itself in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, where they were prominent in the shipping and maritime industries. One notable figure from this period was Carl Glander (1734-1809), a successful shipbuilder and entrepreneur who helped establish Gothenburg as a major maritime center.

Throughout its history, the surname Glander has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and landowners. While its precise origins remain uncertain, the name's connection to the concept of shining or glistening has endured over the centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glander

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

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 Glander 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 Glander 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 Glander was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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