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

Glanz, 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 Glanz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glanz in America

Glanz is the 19865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glanz surname appeared 1,353 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 Glanz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glanz 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 Glanz

The surname Glanz is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "glanz," meaning "shine" or "radiance." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a bright or radiant appearance or personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Glanz can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Glanz, a merchant from Nuremberg, who was mentioned in records from the year 1285.

In the 14th century, the Glanz name appeared in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a certain Konrad Glanz was a respected citizen and member of the local guild. This suggests that the name was well-established and held a respectable standing in the community at that time.

During the 16th century, the Glanz surname gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. One notable bearer of the name was Johannes Glanz, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1492 to 1573. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Silesia and authored several influential works.

In the 17th century, the Glanz name appeared in the records of the city of Leipzig, where a family of talented musicians and composers bore this surname. One of the most renowned members of this family was Johann Christoph Glanz, a renowned organist and composer who lived from 1643 to 1707.

Another notable bearer of the Glanz surname was Johann Friedrich Glanz, a German botanist and naturalist who lived from 1743 to 1807. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and is particularly known for his work on the flora of Germany.

Throughout history, the Glanz surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glanz

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

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

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