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

Glim, 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 Glim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glim in America

Glim is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glim surname appeared 110 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 Glim.

The history of the last name Glim

The surname GLIM has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "glimo," which means "brightness" or "glow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a bright or shining landmark, such as a lake or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GLIM can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Glim was mentioned in a local census record from 1369. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name GLIM appeared in several historical documents, including the "Stadtbuch" (city book) of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Konrad Glim was listed as a resident in 1487. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by that time.

During the 16th century, the name GLIM gained prominence with the rise of a notable family from the town of Hadamar in the state of Hesse. The most famous member of this family was Johann Glim (1522-1598), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in several towns across Germany.

Another significant figure with the surname GLIM was Hans Glim (1598-1673), a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. He was known for his intricate etchings and woodcuts, many of which depicted scenes from the Bible and classical mythology.

In the 17th century, the GLIM name made its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands. One notable individual from this period was Pieter Glim (1632-1701), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and portraits.

As the centuries passed, the GLIM surname continued to spread across Germany and beyond. Some other notable individuals with this name include Friedrich Glim (1892-1976), a German writer and poet, and Günter Glim (1934-2016), a German politician and member of the Bundestag (German parliament).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glim

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

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 Glim 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.

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

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