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

Glock, 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 Glock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glock in America

Glock is the 24822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glock surname appeared 1,003 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 Glock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glock 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 Glock

The surname GLOCK is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "glocke," meaning "bell." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with bell makers or bell ringers.

The earliest known reference to the GLOCK name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in historical records from the regions of Bavaria and Swabia in southern Germany. In the 1300s, the name was also recorded in the town of Glock, located in the region of Upper Franconia, which may have contributed to the name's development.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the GLOCK surname was Hans Glock, a prosperous merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the textile trade and owned several properties in the city.

In the 16th century, the GLOCK name appeared in the town of Nuremberg, where a notable figure named Georg Glock was a prominent goldsmith and artisan. His intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly prized by the wealthy patrons of the time.

Another notable individual with the GLOCK surname was Johann Glock, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1635 in the town of Ansbach, he studied at the University of Altdorf and later became a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Jena.

During the 18th century, the GLOCK name gained recognition in the field of music. Johann Friedrich Glock, born in 1715 in the city of Leipzig, was a renowned composer and organist. His works, including numerous organ compositions and choral pieces, were widely performed in churches and concert halls across Germany.

In the 19th century, the GLOCK surname was associated with the brewing industry. Franz Glock, born in 1823 in the town of Munich, established a successful brewery that became a prominent local business. His descendants continued the family tradition, and the Glock Brewery remained a notable establishment in the region for several generations.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the GLOCK surname throughout history, highlighting its German origins and prominence in various fields and regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glock

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

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

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