Glaister

Glaister Meaning & Origin

About Glaister
The surname Glaister is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "glaes," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a bright or radiant personality. Over time, the surname Glaister has evolved and become associated with individuals who possess a cheerful and optimistic disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Glaister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Glaister: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glaister based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Glaister is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G402306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/glaister*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glaister in Braille

Here's how to represent Glaister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Glaister in braille

How to sign the name Glaister using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Glaister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Glaister in sign language

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