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

Glaspie, 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 Glaspie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glaspie in America

Glaspie is the 15355th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glaspie surname appeared 1,910 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 Glaspie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glaspie 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 Glaspie

The surname Glaspie has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "glas" meaning "green" and "pie" meaning "land" or "croft," indicating that the original bearers of the name resided or owned land in a verdant, lush area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Glaspie can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, a historical record of official documents and charters, dated around 1540. This suggests that the name had already established itself in Scotland by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, several families bearing the name Glaspie were documented in the parish records of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, two counties in the northeastern part of Scotland. This region is known for its rolling hills and fertile farmlands, which aligns with the potential meaning of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Glaspie include John Glaspie (1715-1788), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Aberdeen. His estate, Glaspie Manor, still stands today as a historical landmark.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Glaspie (1828-1901), a Scottish author and poet known for her works depicting rural life in the Scottish Highlands. Her collection of poems, "The Heather Hills," published in 1867, received critical acclaim and brought attention to the cultural heritage of the region.

In the 19th century, the Glaspie family produced several notable clergymen, including Reverend James Glaspie (1810-1879), a minister in the Church of Scotland who served parishes in Aberdeenshire and was known for his passionate sermons and community involvement.

The name Glaspie also appeared in historical records in North America, as some families migrated from Scotland to the New World in the 18th and 19th centuries. One such individual was William Glaspie (1790-1867), a Scottish immigrant who settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure was Robert Glaspie (1832-1912), a Scottish-American entrepreneur who founded the Glaspie Textile Mills in Pennsylvania, a prominent textile manufacturing company that played a significant role in the industrial development of the region.

While the surname Glaspie is not as common as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glaspie

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

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

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