Glatter
A surname derived from the German word "glatt," meaning smooth or sleek.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Glatter. That puts it at #65,244 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glatter surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#65,244
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
304
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 304 bearers of the surname Glatter in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65244th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glatter, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glatter
The surname GLATTER is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "glat," meaning "smooth" or "bald." Its earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the late 13th century in various regions of Germany.
One of the earliest known references to the surname GLATTER is found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1287, where a certain Heinricus Glatter is mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a smooth or bald head.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the surname GLATTER began to appear more frequently in various German regions, such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Swabia. For instance, a record from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1412, mentions a Johannes Glatter.
In the 16th century, the GLATTER surname is documented in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a merchant named Hans Glatter (1520-1588) is recorded as having conducted successful trading activities in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the GLATTER surname was Johann Glatter (1707-1783), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. His writings on religious and philosophical topics were widely read during his time.
The name GLATTER also has historical connections to various place names in Germany, such as Glattenbach, a small town in Bavaria, and Glattfelden, a municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname in different regions.
Other notable individuals with the surname GLATTER include:
1. Karl Glatter (1841-1911), an Austrian architect known for designing several notable buildings in Vienna.
2. Rudolf Glatter (1882-1933), a German artist and illustrator who was active in the early 20th century.
3. Ernst Glatter (1914-2001), a Swiss entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Glatter AG, a successful engineering company.
4. Helga Glatter (born 1939), an Austrian painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across Europe.
5. Michael Glatter (born 1957), a German-born American computer scientist and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
While the GLATTER surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glatter
Among Census respondents with the surname Glatter, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%.
The bar chart below shows how Glatter bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Glatter surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Glatter surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,244 | #65,244 | 0.0% |
| Count | 304 | 304 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Glatter bearers went from 304 to 304 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #65,244 to #65,244.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Glatter
FAQ
Glatter surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Glatter?
The surname Glatter holds position #65,244 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Glatter surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glatter, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.