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

Glime, 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 Glime surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glime in America

Glime is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glime surname appeared 348 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 Glime.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glime 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 Glime

The surname Glime is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "glim," which means a glimmer or a flicker of light. This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived near a glimmering stream or who worked as a lamplighter or candle maker.

The earliest known record of the name Glime dates back to the 13th century, when a John Glime was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This document was a census-like record of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insight into the distribution of surnames during that era.

Another notable early reference to the name can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which mention a Robert Glyme in 1327. This record suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial region and was present in other parts of England by the 14th century.

One of the earliest individuals of note to bear the surname Glime was Sir John Glyme, a member of the English gentry who lived in the 15th century. He was a landowner in Oxfordshire and served as a Member of Parliament for the county in 1472.

In the 16th century, the name Glime appeared in various forms, including Glyme, Glim, and Glyme. During this time, a Richard Glyme from Oxfordshire was recorded as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of London.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Sir Walter Glyme, a notable figure who served as a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in the Long Parliament of 1640. He played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Parliamentarian cause before eventually siding with the Royalists.

In the 18th century, the name Glime was associated with the Glyme family of Oxfordshire, who were influential landowners and played a significant role in the local community. One member of this family, Sir William Glyme, served as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 1745.

As the centuries progressed, the name Glime continued to be found throughout various regions of England, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, such as academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glime

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

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

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