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

Glassman, 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 Glassman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glassman in America

Glassman is the 8928th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glassman surname appeared 3,666 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 Glassman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glassman 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 Glassman

The surname Glassman is of German origin, derived from the word "Glas," which means "glass" in English. It emerged during the Middle Ages, specifically around the 13th century. The name was initially associated with individuals who worked as glassmakers or resided near a glassmaking facility.

One of the earliest records of the Glassman surname can be found in the Deutsches Familiennamen-Lexikon (Dictionary of German Family Names), which dates back to the 14th century. This document includes entries for individuals with the surname spelled as "Glassmann" or "Glasman."

In the 16th century, the surname Glassman appeared in various municipal records across German-speaking regions. For instance, in 1532, a document from the city of Nuremberg mentioned a certain Hans Glassman, a glassmaker by trade.

As the surname spread throughout Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Glassman," "Glassmann," and "Glassmacher." These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

One notable bearer of the Glassman surname was Johann Glassman (1587-1656), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on Lutheran theology. His works, including "Commentarius in Apocalypsin" (Commentary on the Apocalypse), were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Karl Glassman (1766-1844), a German philosopher and educator. He is best known for his contributions to the field of educational theory and his advocacy for progressive teaching methods.

In the 19th century, the Glassman surname gained prominence in the United States as German immigrants settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Friedrich Glassman (1823-1901), a German-born businessman who established a successful glassmaking company in Pennsylvania.

Another notable American with the Glassman surname was Joseph Glassman (1866-1943), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly in the early 20th century.

Lastly, the name Glassman has been associated with several places, including the town of Glasmannsfeld in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, which likely derived its name from a historical glassmaking community or individual bearing the Glassman surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glassman

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

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

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