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

Glunt, 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 Glunt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glunt in America

Glunt is the 27481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glunt surname appeared 877 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 Glunt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glunt 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 Glunt

The surname Glunt has its origins in the northern regions of England and Scotland, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "glent," which referred to a valley or a steep-sided ravine. This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, given to someone who lived near or in such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Glunt surname can be found in the Assize Rolls of Northumberland, dated 1279, where a certain William Glunt is mentioned. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in the northern counties of England during that time.

In the 14th century, the Glunt surname appeared in various forms, such as Gloont and Glount, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in those days. One notable mention is in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Richard Glount is recorded in 1317.

The Glunt surname also has a presence in Scotland, particularly in the Border regions. In the 16th century, records show a John Glunt who was a merchant in Edinburgh, born around 1520. This suggests that the name had spread northwards and gained prominence in Scottish society.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Glunt surname was Sir Thomas Glunt, a prominent landowner and knight from Northumberland. He was born in 1440 and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of Lancaster. Sir Thomas Glunt's name appears in various historical accounts and documents from that era.

Another notable figure was William Glunt, a scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was born in 1472 in Yorkshire and studied at Oxford University, becoming a renowned expert in biblical studies and ecclesiastical law.

In the 17th century, the Glunt surname gained further recognition with the exploits of Captain John Glunt, a naval officer who served in the English Royal Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He was born in 1635 in Northumberland and is recorded as commanding a ship called the HMS Swiftsure.

Towards the end of the 18th century, a prominent literary figure emerged bearing the Glunt surname. Elizabeth Glunt, born in 1772 in Lancashire, was a celebrated poet and author, known for her romantic verses and novels that captured the spirit of the age.

These examples showcase the historical presence and significance of the Glunt surname across various regions of England and Scotland, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse walks of life, including landowners, scholars, military personnel, and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glunt

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

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

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