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

Glover, 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 Glover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glover in America

Glover is the 501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glover surname appeared 66,858 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 23 people would have the surname Glover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glover 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 Glover

The surname Glover is an occupational name that originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "glof," which means a glove. This name was given to individuals whose primary occupation was making and selling gloves.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Glover can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer. The name also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as "le Glovere," "Glovare," and "Glowere" appearing in various records. These variations reflect the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. The standardized spelling of "Glover" emerged in the 14th century and has remained relatively consistent since then.

Notable historical figures with the surname Glover include Sir Thomas Glovers (c. 1595-1653), an English merchant and governor of the East India Company's settlement in Surat, India. Another prominent individual was Richard Glover (1712-1785), an English poet and writer best known for his epic poem "Leonidas."

The Glover family has strong ties to the English county of Warwickshire, where they held significant landholdings and influence. The village of Glover's Green in Warwickshire likely derived its name from this family's presence in the area. Additionally, the Glover's Pipe Roll of 1271 contains valuable information about land ownership and taxation in Warwickshire during the medieval period.

Other notable individuals with the surname Glover include:

1. John Glover (1767-1849), an English-born American painter known for his landscapes of the Hudson River Valley.
2. Crispin Glover (born 1964), an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films like "Back to the Future" and "Charlie's Angels."
3. Amanda Glover (born 1974), a Canadian actress and singer best known for her role as Francine Rancourt in the TV series "Heartland."
4. Danny Glover (born 1946), an American actor and political activist known for films like "Lethal Weapon" and "The Color Purple."
5. Roger Glover (born 1945), an English bassist and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Deep Purple.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glover

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

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

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