2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Glusman
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly indicating a person from the village of Glusman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Glusman. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glusman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Glusman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glusman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glusman
The surname Glusman is believed to have its origins in the Germanic region of central Europe, dating back to the early medieval period around the 8th or 9th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "gluos," meaning "glue" or "to glue," possibly indicating an ancestral occupation or trade involving the production or use of adhesives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain "Gluosman" is mentioned in a land transaction dated to the year 1087. This suggests that the surname had already become established by the late 11th century in that area.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Johannes Glusman was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lübeck, a major trading hub in northern Germany at the time. His wealth and influence were evident from the records of his business dealings and property acquisitions.
During the Renaissance period, a German scholar and humanist named Philipp Glusman (1492-1572) gained recognition for his writings on theology and philosophy. He was a professor at the University of Wittenberg and a contemporary of Martin Luther, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Protestant Reformation.
In the realm of literature, the German writer and playwright Christian Friedrich Glusman (1775-1831) is remembered for his works depicting the social and political climate of his time, including the play "Die Räuber von Schilda" (The Robbers of Schilda), which satirized the excesses of the nobility.
Another notable figure was the Austrian geologist and paleontologist Franz Glusman (1818-1892), who made significant contributions to the study of fossils and the geological history of the Alpine region. His extensive collection of specimens and research papers are preserved in various museums and scientific institutions.
Throughout history, the surname Glusman has undergone various spelling variations, such as Glüsman, Gluosman, and Gluessmann, reflecting regional dialects and orthographic conventions. It has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in areas where the name was prevalent, though the specific details of these connections remain unclear.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glusman
Among Census respondents with the surname Glusman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Glusman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Glusman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Glusman
Glusman appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,693 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,693 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Glusman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #150,935 | 1.1% |
| Count | 107 | 108 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Glusman bearers went from 107 to 108 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,693 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,935.
FAQ
Glusman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Glusman?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Glusman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Glusman?
Glusman ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Glusman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Glusman.
Has Glusman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Glusman went from 107 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Glusman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glusman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Glusman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Glusman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Hispanic (6.5%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Glusman (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Glusman mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly indicating a person from the village of Glusman. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Glusman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Glusman?
Find out how many people have the surname Glusman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.