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

Gluskin, 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 Gluskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gluskin in America

Gluskin is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gluskin surname appeared 124 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 Gluskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gluskin 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 Gluskin

The surname Gluskin is of Russian origin, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions around Moscow and St. Petersburg, where it was commonly found among Jewish communities.

The name Gluskin is derived from the Russian word "glukh," which means "deaf" or "mute." It is likely that the name was initially a descriptive one, given to someone who was hearing-impaired or had difficulty speaking. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gluskin can be found in the 1858 Russian Census, where a family by that name was documented living in the town of Smolensk. Another early reference comes from the 1875 St. Petersburg City Directory, which lists a merchant named Lev Gluskin operating a business in the city.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Yakov Gluskin (1836-1912) emerged as a prominent writer and journalist in Moscow. He was known for his work as a theater critic and his contributions to various literary publications of the time.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Gluskin continued to appear in various records and historical accounts. One example is Mikhail Gluskin (1892-1939), a Soviet military officer who fought in the Russian Civil War and later served in the Red Army during World War II.

Another individual of note was the artist and sculptor Lev Gluskin (1914-1997), who was born in Ukraine but spent much of his career in Moscow. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday Soviet life, can be found in museums and galleries throughout Russia.

During the early to mid-20th century, the name Gluskin was also found in other parts of Europe and North America, likely due to emigration from Russia and the former Soviet Union. For instance, a musician named Semyon Gluskin (1927-2021) was born in Ukraine but later moved to the United States, where he had a successful career as a concert pianist and educator.

While the surname Gluskin may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the Russian Empire. From writers and artists to military personnel and musicians, individuals with this last name have left their mark on various aspects of cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gluskin

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

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

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