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

Glantz, 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 Glantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glantz in America

Glantz is the 17836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glantz surname appeared 1,569 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 Glantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glantz 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 Glantz

The surname Glantz has its origins in the German and Jewish cultures, with roots dating back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the German word "glanz," which means "brilliance" or "lustre," potentially referring to someone who worked with shiny materials or had a bright appearance.

One of the earliest known records of the Glantz name can be found in the Judengasse, a Jewish quarter in the city of Frankfurt, Germany, where a family by the name of Glantz resided in the early 16th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among Jewish communities in Germany during that time period.

In the 17th century, a Jewish scholar and writer named Moses Glantz (1600-1670) lived in Frankfurt and authored several works on Jewish law and customs. His writings provide valuable insights into the lives of Jewish communities in Germany during that era.

Another notable figure was Isaac Glantz (1720-1790), a prominent rabbi and Talmudic scholar who served as the chief rabbi of Vilna, Lithuania, in the late 18th century. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on Jewish intellectual and religious life in Eastern Europe.

In the 19th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Glanz," appeared in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One notable individual with this spelling was Isidor Glanz (1830-1905), a Czech-Austrian industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the sugar industry in the region.

Across the Atlantic, the name Glantz can be found in early American records, particularly among Jewish immigrants who arrived from Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable American with this surname was Meyer Glantz (1880-1961), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established the Glantz Foundation, dedicated to supporting education and social welfare initiatives.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Glantz (1903-1980), a Russian-born American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautical engineering and played a crucial role in the development of jet propulsion technology during World War II.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Glantz, which has been carried by individuals from various regions, cultures, and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glantz

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

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

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