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

Gloe, 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 Gloe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gloe in America

Gloe is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gloe surname appeared 365 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 Gloe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gloe 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 Gloe

The surname GLOE is of German origin, traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, derived from the Old High German word "gluoien," meaning "to glow" or "to burn." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions related to metalworking or glassblowing, where the glow of furnaces or molten materials was a common sight.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GLOE can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to 1387. The name appears as "Gloye," which is likely an earlier spelling variation. During this period, the surname was prevalent in the region around Nuremberg and the neighboring towns of Franconia.

In the 16th century, the name GLOE appeared in various historical records across Germany. One notable mention is found in the Augsburg Municipal Archives, where a Peter Gloe is listed as a resident of the city in 1523. This period also saw the emergence of the spelling variation "Glöe," which was more commonly used in northern Germany.

Towards the end of the 16th century, the name GLOE began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. In 1592, a merchant named Hans Gloe is recorded as having settled in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he established a successful trading business.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname GLOE was Johann Gloe, a German composer and organist born in 1562 in the town of Arnstadt, Thuringia. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of the Lutheran church music during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the surname GLOE was Friedrich Gloe, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1698 to 1771. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and served as a professor at the University of Halle, where he taught philosophy and logic.

In the 19th century, the name GLOE continued to be found across various regions of Germany. One notable bearer was Karl Gloe, a German painter and illustrator born in 1825 in the city of Dresden. He is known for his detailed paintings depicting scenes from German folklore and rural life.

The surname GLOE has also been associated with several place names throughout Germany. For example, the village of Glöwen in the state of Brandenburg is believed to be derived from the surname, suggesting that it may have been founded or inhabited by families bearing this name in the past.

Throughout its history, the surname GLOE has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, philosophers, and merchants. While its origins may be rooted in professions related to metalworking or glassblowing, the name has since spread and evolved, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of German surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gloe

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

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

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