2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Glassburner
A surname suggesting one's ancestral occupation involved working with glass.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Glassburner. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glassburner surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Glassburner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glassburner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glassburner
The surname Glassburner is of German origin, with roots dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. The name is a compound word formed from the German words "Glas" meaning "glass" and "brenner" meaning "burner" or "one who burns."
One of the earliest known references to the surname Glassburner can be found in a document from the 16th century, where it was recorded as "Glasbrenner." This spelling variation suggests that the name was likely associated with the occupation of a glassmaker or someone involved in the production of glass.
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, glassmaking was a highly skilled and respected craft, often practiced by artisans who had mastered the intricate techniques of melting and shaping glass. The Glassburner or Glasbrenner surname may have been bestowed upon an individual or family who excelled in this trade.
The first recorded bearer of the name Glassburner is believed to be Hans Glassburner, who lived in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria, in the late 15th century. Augsburg was a prominent center for glassmaking and other crafts during that time, further strengthening the connection between the surname and the occupation.
Another notable figure with the surname Glassburner was Johann Glassburner, a glassmaker who lived in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in the 16th century. Nürnberg was renowned for its thriving glass industry, and many skilled artisans contributed to the city's reputation for producing high-quality glassware.
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Glassburner settled in the region of Franconia, which was also known for its glassmaking traditions. One member of this family, Georg Glassburner (1620-1688), is recorded as having been a master glassmaker and the owner of a successful glassworks.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Glassburner name continued to be associated with the glass industry, with several individuals bearing this surname working as glassblowers, glassmakers, and glassware merchants in various parts of Germany.
It is important to note that while the surname Glassburner has a clear occupational origin, over time, it may have also been adopted by individuals or families who were not directly involved in the glassmaking trade but had ancestral connections to those who were.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glassburner
Among Census respondents with the surname Glassburner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Glassburner bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Glassburner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.1% · 86
- Two or more races6.9% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Glassburner
Glassburner appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-9 bearers (-8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,875 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.2%) | Down 5,875 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Glassburner surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #155,270 | -3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 101 | -8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Glassburner bearers went from 110 to 101 (-8.2% change). The surname moved down 5,875 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #155,270.
FAQ
Glassburner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Glassburner?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Glassburner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Glassburner?
Glassburner ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Glassburner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Glassburner.
Has Glassburner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Glassburner went from 110 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Glassburner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glassburner, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Glassburner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.1% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Glassburner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.1%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Hispanic (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Glassburner (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Glassburner mean?
A surname suggesting one's ancestral occupation involved working with glass. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Glassburner (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Glassburner?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.