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

Glasker, 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 Glasker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glasker in America

Glasker is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glasker surname appeared 179 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 Glasker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glasker 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 Glasker

The surname Glasker has its origins in the Gaelic language, specifically from the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It is believed to have derived from the old Gaelic word "glastair," which translates to "green place" or "verdant meadow."

The earliest recorded instance of the name Glasker dates back to the 16th century, with references found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1528. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the Scottish government, detailing financial transactions and accounts.

In the 17th century, the surname Glasker was prevalent in the Hebrides Islands, particularly in the Isle of Skye. Historical records from this period, such as the Clan Donald Manuscript, mention several individuals bearing the name Glasker.

One notable figure from this era was Angus Glasker, a renowned warrior and chieftain of the Clan MacLeod, who lived from 1620 to 1685. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Scottish Civil War.

The name Glasker is also connected to the place name "Glenglasker," a small village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This suggests that some families may have derived their surname from this location, which means "the green glen" in Gaelic.

In the 18th century, the surname Glasker appeared in various parish records and census documents across the Scottish Highlands. One notable individual from this time was Alasdair Glasker, a celebrated poet and bard from the Isle of Lewis, who lived from 1740 to 1815.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Glasker spread beyond Scotland, with some families migrating to other parts of the British Isles and even to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was William Glasker, a Scottish immigrant who settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the early 19th century and became a prominent merchant and landowner.

Throughout its history, the surname Glasker has maintained a strong connection to its Gaelic roots and the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. While the name may have undergone minor spelling variations over time, its essential meaning and heritage have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glasker

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

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

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