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

Glanton, 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 Glanton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glanton in America

Glanton is the 17169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glanton surname appeared 1,650 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Glanton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glanton 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 Glanton

The surname Glanton has its roots in England, originating during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "glennan" and "tun," which together translate to "the valley farm or settlement." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in a valley or glen, likely in one of the northern regions of England where such geographical features are common.

Historically, the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with records indicating its presence in various parts of Yorkshire and Lancashire. One of the earliest known references to the Glanton surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landholders and their holdings during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Glanton was Robert de Glanton, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in several battles against the French, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346. Records from this period also indicate the existence of a village called Glanton in Northumberland, which may have contributed to the name's origin and spread.

During the 16th century, the Glanton surname gained prominence in the county of Westmorland, where several members of the family held positions of influence. One such individual was Thomas Glanton, a wealthy landowner and Justice of the Peace, who lived in the latter half of the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Glanton family extended their reach to Scotland, with records showing a branch of the family settling in the Scottish Borders region. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Glanton, a Scottish nobleman and military commander who fought alongside Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.

As the centuries progressed, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Glantown, Glantan, and Glantone. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged, reflecting the family's enduring connection to their ancestral roots.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Glanton have left their mark. These include John Glanton, an English explorer and fur trader who ventured into the American West in the early 19th century, and Thomas Glanton, a prominent English architect from the late 18th century, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glanton

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

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

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