2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Glober
A surname with possible origins related to globemaking or cartography.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Glober. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glober surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Glober in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glober, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.3%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glober
The surname Glober is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, located in modern-day Germany. It is thought to have first appeared in written records during the 14th century, although its precise roots and etymology remain somewhat unclear.
One theory suggests that the name Glober may have derived from an older Germanic word signifying "one who gathers or collects." This could potentially link the name to an occupation or trade involving the gathering of materials or resources. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this theory conclusively.
Another possibility is that the name Glober may have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual with a round or globular physical appearance. In this case, it could be related to the German word "globen," meaning "to bulge" or "to swell."
The earliest documented instances of the name Glober can be found in various medieval records and documents from the Bavarian region. One notable mention is in the Dingolfing City Archives, which references a "Hans Glober" in a land deed from the year 1387.
As the centuries passed, the Glober surname gradually spread beyond its Bavarian origins and can be found in various parts of Germany, as well as other European countries. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Johann Glober (1624-1701), a German clockmaker renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.
2. Elisa Glober (1758-1832), a Prussian painter known for her stunning landscapes and portraiture.
3. Wilhelm Glober (1812-1881), a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
4. Anna Glober (1867-1943), a German-born American writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reform.
5. Otto Glober (1892-1964), a German engineer and inventor whose patents revolutionized the field of automotive suspension systems.
While the exact origins of the Glober surname may remain shrouded in mystery, its presence throughout history serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage that has woven itself into the fabric of modern society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glober
Among Census respondents with the surname Glober, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.3%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Glober bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Glober surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.6% · 62
- Black or African American33.3% · 33
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Glober
Glober appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-15 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,831 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,377 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 23,831 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 3,377 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Glober surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #156,005 | -2.2% |
| Count | 107 | 99 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Glober bearers went from 107 to 99 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 3,377 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #156,005.
FAQ
Glober surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Glober?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Glober. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Glober?
Glober ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Glober. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Glober.
Has Glober become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Glober went from 107 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Glober?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glober, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.3%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Glober in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.6% (62 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Glober appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (62.6%), Black (33.3%), Hispanic (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Glober (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Glober mean?
A surname with possible origins related to globemaking or cartography. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Glober (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Glober?
Want to know how many people have the surname Glober? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.