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

Glanzer, 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 Glanzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glanzer in America

Glanzer is the 29093rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glanzer surname appeared 815 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 Glanzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glanzer 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 Glanzer

The surname Glanzer is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas of modern-day Germany and Austria. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

One possible origin of the name Glanzer lies in the German word "Glanz," which means "shine" or "luster." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who worked with shiny or reflective materials, such as metalworkers, jewelers, or even those involved in polishing or decorating surfaces.

Another theory suggests that the name Glanzer is derived from a place name or location, possibly a town or village named "Glanz" or a variation of it. In medieval times, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on the place they were from or associated with.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Glanzer can be found in various historical documents and records from the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. One notable example is Johannes Glanzer, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1488).

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Glanzer was Caspar Glanzer (c. 1540-1615), a German merchant and businessman who played a significant role in the trade routes between Central Europe and the Baltic region.

During the 17th century, the name Glanzer appeared in various ecclesiastical records and church documents, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname among the clergy and religious orders. One such example is Johann Glanzer (c. 1610-1678), a Benedictine monk and scholar from Bavaria.

In the 18th century, the name Glanzer gained prominence in the arts and literature. Johann Georg Glanzer (1711-1779) was a German painter and engraver known for his detailed portraits and religious works.

As the centuries passed, the Glanzer surname spread across various regions of Europe, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in different fields. For instance, in the 19th century, Karl Glanzer (1825-1888) was a notable Austrian architect who contributed to the design of several prominent buildings in Vienna.

While the origins of the surname Glanzer can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glanzer

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

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

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