2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Glutz
An Americanized spelling of the German surname Glötz, meaning a person from a place called Glötz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Glutz. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Glutz 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Glutz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Glutz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Glutz
The surname GLUTZ has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the cities of Augsburg and Munich. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "glotzen," which means "to stare or gaze with wide-open eyes."
One of the earliest known records of the GLUTZ name can be found in the Augsburg City Archives, where a certain Hanns Glutz was mentioned in a document dated 1387. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors were given the surname as a descriptive name, possibly referring to their distinctive wide-eyed appearance or their occupation, such as a watchman or guard.
In the 15th century, the GLUTZ surname appeared in several other regions of Germany, including the town of Bamberg, where a merchant named Peter Glutz was recorded in a trade register from 1462. This suggests that members of the GLUTZ family had begun to migrate and establish themselves in various parts of the country.
One notable individual bearing the GLUTZ name was Johann Glutz (1516-1592), a Protestant reformer and theologian from Nuremberg. He played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Martin Luther and was involved in the translation of the Bible into German.
Another prominent figure was Christoph Glutz (1620-1687), a Bavarian architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in Munich and surrounding areas. His most renowned work is the Church of St. Michael in Ettal Abbey, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
In the 18th century, the GLUTZ surname appeared in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a wealthy merchant family named Glutz owned several properties and businesses. One member of this family, Hans Glutz (1732-1803), was a respected civic leader and served as the mayor of Rothenburg for several years.
During the 19th century, the GLUTZ name gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Wilhelm Glutz (1822-1891). Born in Stuttgart, he authored numerous novels and poetry collections that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Throughout its history, the GLUTZ surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from merchants and craftsmen to theologians and artists. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has since evolved into a distinct and recognized surname in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glutz
Among Census respondents with the surname Glutz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Glutz 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 Glutz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 103
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Glutz
Glutz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,296 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,306 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 9,296 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 8,306 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 Glutz 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 | #141,140 | #149,446 | -5.9% |
| Count | 118 | 110 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Glutz bearers went from 118 to 110 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 8,306 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #149,446.
FAQ
Glutz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Glutz?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Glutz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Glutz?
Glutz ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Glutz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Glutz.
Has Glutz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Glutz went from 118 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Glutz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Glutz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Glutz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Glutz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Black (0.9%). 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 Glutz (2000, 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 Glutz mean?
An Americanized spelling of the German surname Glötz, meaning a person from a place called Glötz. 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 Glutz (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 have the surname Glutz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.