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

Glymph, 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 Glymph surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glymph in America

Glymph is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glymph surname appeared 583 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 Glymph.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glymph 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 Glymph

The surname Glymph is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "glimp," which meant a glimpse or a brief view. This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their keen eyesight or their ability to catch fleeting glimpses of things.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Glymph can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1379, which mention a John Glymph. These rolls were financial records kept by the Exchequer, and the inclusion of this name suggests that it was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Glymphe, Glympe, and Glympes, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in those days. The Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, dated 1524, list a William Glymphe, while the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire, from 1665, mention a Thomas Glymps.

The name Glymph is also linked to several place names in England, such as Glympse Farm in Gloucestershire and Glympton in Oxfordshire. These place names likely originated from the same Old English root, and their existence suggests that the surname may have been adopted by families residing in or near these locations.

One notable figure in history bearing the Glymph surname was John Glymph (1592-1672), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Wiston in Sussex. He published several religious works, including "The Saints' Encouragement" and "The Doctrine of Repentance."

Another prominent individual was Sir William Glymph (1674-1743), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in his local community.

In the 18th century, the Glymph family gained prominence in the United States, with several members settling in Virginia and Maryland. One such individual was Thomas Glymph (1725-1798), a planter and landowner in Virginia, whose descendants went on to play significant roles in the American Civil War.

Another notable American figure was Letitia Glymph (1801-1879), a pioneering educator and activist from Maryland. She founded one of the first schools for African American children in the state and was a vocal advocate for equal educational opportunities.

The surname Glymph has also been carried by several literary figures, including the American novelist and short story writer Elizabeth Glymph (1887-1962), known for her works set in the American South, and the British poet and playwright Simon Glymph (1928-2002), whose plays explored themes of identity and social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glymph

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

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

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