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

Globus, 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 Globus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Globus in America

Globus is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Globus surname appeared 153 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 Globus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Globus 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 Globus

The surname Globus is of German origin, deriving from the German word "globus," which means "globe" or "sphere." The name likely originated in the late medieval period or the early modern era, potentially referring to an occupation or trade related to the making or selling of globes or spherical objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Globus can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing the name Globus, who were known for their intricate metalwork and the production of spherical objects such as globes and armillary spheres.

The Globus surname also appears in various historical documents and manuscripts from different parts of Germany, including the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Globus (1589-1663) was a renowned cartographer and globe maker from the city of Nuremberg, known for his highly accurate and detailed terrestrial and celestial globes.

Another prominent individual with the Globus surname was Matthias Globus (1648-1711), a German mathematician and astronomer from Leipzig. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

Moving into the 18th century, the Globus family in Germany continued their legacy in the fields of cartography and instrument making. Johann Friedrich Globus (1714-1783), a skilled craftsman from Nuremberg, was renowned for his finely crafted astronomical instruments and globes, which were highly sought after by scholars and nobility across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Globus surname gained recognition in the field of publishing and journalism. Carl Globus (1806-1887) was a German publisher and editor who founded the influential newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, which continues to be published to this day.

Throughout its history, the Globus surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations, particularly in Germany. For example, the town of Globusstadt (literally "Globe Town") in Bavaria is believed to have been named after a local family or individual bearing the Globus surname.

While the surname Globus originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the skilled artisans, cartographers, and intellectuals who bore this name in various regions of Germany over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Globus

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

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

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