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

Glista, 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 Glista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glista in America

Glista is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glista surname appeared 337 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 Glista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glista 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 Glista

The surname "GLISTA" is of Swedish origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Glisten, located in the southwestern region of Västra Götaland County. The name itself is derived from the Old Swedish word "glista," which translates to "glisten" or "sparkle," likely referring to the glistening waters of a nearby stream or lake.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GLISTA" can be found in the parish records of Västra Tunhem Church, where a certain Olof Glista was documented as a resident in the year 1587. This historic church, situated in the heart of Glisten village, serves as a testament to the surname's deep-rooted connection to the area.

Throughout the centuries, the name "GLISTA" has appeared in various historical documents and records. In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are entries that could potentially be early variations of the name, such as "Glista" and "Glisten."

Notable individuals bearing the surname "GLISTA" include Johan Glista (1645-1718), a prominent Swedish merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting goods to the Netherlands and England. Another noteworthy figure is Anna Glista (1792-1867), a celebrated poet and author whose works captured the essence of rural life in 19th century Sweden.

In the realm of exploration and adventure, the name "GLISTA" is associated with Erik Glista (1823-1901), a renowned Swedish explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing significantly to the mapping and understanding of the Northern territories.

Across the Atlantic, the name "GLISTA" found its way to the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Ingrid Glista (1867-1942), a Swedish immigrant who settled in Minnesota and played a pivotal role in establishing a thriving Scandinavian community in the region.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the rise of Gunnar Glista (1912-1997), a distinguished Swedish architect whose innovative designs left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of Stockholm and other major cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glista

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

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

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