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

Gleba, 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 Gleba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gleba in America

Gleba is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gleba surname appeared 371 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 Gleba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gleba 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 Gleba

The surname Gleba has its origins in Poland, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. Derived from the Polish word "gleba," meaning soil or earth, this name likely originated among those who worked the land as farmers or agricultural laborers.

Early records show variations in spelling, including Glyeba, Hlyeba, and Chlyeba, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the "Akta Metryki Koronnej" (CrownMetrica Records) from 1481, referencing a certain Jan Gleba from the region of Mazovia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Gleba surname gained prominence among the Polish nobility and gentry. Notable figures included Andrzej Gleba (1520-1589), a landowner and military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War, and Katarzyna Gleba (1568-1631), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts.

In the 18th century, the name Gleba appeared in various land registries and historical documents throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One such record from 1712 mentions a Tomasz Gleba, a merchant from the city of Lublin.

As the centuries progressed, the Gleba name spread beyond Poland's borders, with individuals bearing this surname found in neighboring countries like Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. One notable figure was Ivan Gleba (1892-1974), a Ukrainian artist and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern Ukrainian art.

Another prominent bearer of the Gleba surname was Wacław Gleba (1904-1984), a Polish mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis. His work influenced generations of mathematicians and scholars.

Throughout its history, the Gleba surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, soldiers, artists, and intellectuals. Despite its humble origins, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Poland and Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gleba

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

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

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