2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Globerman
Surname referring to someone who traveled extensively or worked as a globemaker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Globerman. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Globerman 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Globerman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Globerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Globerman
The surname Globerman is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, likely in the late Middle Ages or early modern period, around the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Globner" or "Glöbner," which referred to a person who worked as a bell-maker or bell-founder.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Globerman can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Globner is mentioned as a skilled bell-maker in the year 1487. This suggests that the name had already been established as a occupational surname by that time.
The name Globerman may have also been influenced by the German word "Glöckner," which means "bell-ringer" or "sexton." In some cases, the name could have been associated with individuals who served in churches or monasteries, responsible for ringing the bells or maintaining the bell towers.
As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Globner, Glöbner, Globnert, and eventually, Globerman. These variations reflect the regional dialects and local pronunciations of the name.
One notable figure associated with the name Globerman was Johann Globnert (1518-1591), a renowned bell-maker from Nuremberg who was responsible for casting several large church bells in various cities across Germany and neighboring countries. His work was highly regarded for its quality and craftsmanship.
Another significant bearer of the name was Georg Globerman (1648-1723), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. He wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, a family of bell-makers with the surname Globerman was active in the city of Dresden, saxony. They were known for their expertise in casting and tuning church bells, and their work can still be found in several historic churches in the region.
Another notable individual with the surname Globerman was Karl Globerman (1802-1879), a German engineer and inventor who is credited with developing an early version of the mechanical calculator, which paved the way for more advanced calculating machines in the future.
Finally, in the 19th century, a certain Hans Globerman (1835-1912) gained recognition as a master bell-founder in the city of Munich, Bavaria. His bells were highly sought after for their exceptional quality and tonal properties, and several of them can still be found in churches and cathedrals throughout southern Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Globerman
Among Census respondents with the surname Globerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Globerman 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 Globerman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 121
Timeline
Historical Census data for Globerman
Globerman 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+17 bearers (+17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,328 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+17.0%) | Up 8,328 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 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 Globerman 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 | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Globerman bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Globerman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Globerman?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Globerman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Globerman?
Globerman ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Globerman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Globerman.
Has Globerman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Globerman went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Globerman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Globerman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Globerman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Globerman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Globerman (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 Globerman mean?
Surname referring to someone who traveled extensively or worked as a globemaker. 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 Globerman (0.04 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 Globerman?
See how many Americans have the surname Globerman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.