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

Glaspell, 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 Glaspell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glaspell in America

Glaspell is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glaspell surname appeared 332 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 Glaspell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glaspell 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 Glaspell

The surname Glaspell originated in England and is derived from the Old English words "glaes" meaning "glass" and "pell" meaning "maker" or "worker". It was an occupational name used to identify individuals who were involved in the production or trade of glass.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Glaspell can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as "Glaspel" in the county of Norfolk. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 11th century in certain parts of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical documents with spellings such as "Glaspeyl", "Glaspel", and "Glaspil". These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Glaspell was Sir John Glaspell, a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1437 and was known for his involvement in the wool trade.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Glaspell, a clergyman and author who lived in the 16th century. He was appointed as the Dean of Durham Cathedral in 1554 and is remembered for his theological writings and sermons.

In the 17th century, the Glaspell family had established a presence in the county of Oxfordshire, where they owned land and property. William Glaspell (1619-1692) was a landowner and magistrate in the town of Banbury during this period.

The surname Glaspell also has connections to the village of Glaspell in Northumberland, which may have contributed to the name's origins or served as a place of residence for some bearers of the name.

Other notable individuals with the surname Glaspell include Susan Glaspell (1876-1948), an American playwright and novelist known for her works exploring feminist themes, and John Glaspell (1886-1972), an American actor and director who appeared in several silent films and early "talkies".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glaspell

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

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

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