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

Glynn, 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 Glynn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glynn in America

Glynn is the 3731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glynn surname appeared 9,501 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Glynn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glynn 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 Glynn

The surname Glynn is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Gloinne, which means "descendant of Gloinn". It originated in County Roscommon, Ireland during the Middle Ages. The name Gloinn itself is derived from the Gaelic word "gloinn", meaning "glass" or "glaze".

The first recorded instances of the surname Glynn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, which date back to the 15th century. The annals mention several individuals with the surname, such as Donnchadh Ó Gloinne, who was a prominent chieftain in County Roscommon in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Glynn began to spread throughout Ireland, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such individual was Sir John Glynn, who was a member of the Irish Parliament and served as a judge in the early 17th century.

The surname Glynn has been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Glenogra (Gleann Ó gCloinne) in County Roscommon, and Glynn in County Antrim. The latter was known as Glynn Beag in earlier times, which translates to "little glen".

Several notable individuals with the surname Glynn have made their mark throughout history. These include:

1. Katharine Glynn (1598-1629), an Irish noblewoman and landowner in County Waterford.
2. John Glynn (1722-1779), an Irish-born Anglican priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Bangor.
3. Joseph Glynn (1799-1863), an Irish-American politician who served as the 8th Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.
4. Austin E. Glynn (1879-1952), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 47th Governor of New York from 1921 to 1925.
5. Martin Henry Glynn (1871-1952), an Irish-born Catholic priest and author who founded the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland.

While the surname Glynn has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to Irish immigration. However, the rich history and significance of this surname can be traced back to its origins in County Roscommon and the Gaelic language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glynn

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

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

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