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

Glaster, 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 Glaster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glaster in America

Glaster is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glaster surname appeared 199 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 Glaster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glaster 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 Glaster

The surname Glaster has its origins in the United Kingdom, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "glæs," meaning glass, and the occupational suffix "-ter," indicating someone who worked with glass or was a glassmaker.

One of the earliest known references to the name Glaster can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire, England, where a certain John Glaster was recorded in the year 1587. This suggests that the name may have initially been concentrated in the East Midlands region of England.

In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Glaster surname appeared in various legal documents and records across different parts of England. For instance, a William Glaster was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1621, indicating the presence of the family in the West Midlands region.

As the centuries progressed, the Glaster name spread to other areas of the United Kingdom. In Scotland, the earliest known record of the name dates back to 1674, when a James Glaster was listed in the Bute Commissary Records. This suggests that the name may have been carried to Scotland by individuals or families migrating from England.

One notable individual with the Glaster surname was John Glaster, a prominent merchant and shipowner from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, who lived between 1720 and 1792. He played a significant role in the town's maritime trade and was known for his successful business ventures.

Another historically significant figure with the Glaster name was William Glaster, a British soldier and explorer born in 1789. He served in the British Army and was part of several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

In the 19th century, the name Glaster appeared in various parts of the United Kingdom, including London, where a certain Thomas Glaster, born in 1823, was a successful businessman and philanthropist. He was actively involved in supporting charitable causes and improving the living conditions of the underprivileged in the city.

Another individual of note was Mary Glaster, born in 1847 in Glasgow, Scotland. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for girls and women in the latter half of the 19th century.

As the Glaster name spread across the British Isles, it was also carried to various British colonies and territories by individuals and families seeking new opportunities. This contributed to the global distribution of the surname in subsequent generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glaster

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

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

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