Glasser

Glasser Meaning & Origin

About Glasser
The surname Glasser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Glaser," meaning "glassworker" or "glazier." It was originally given to individuals who worked with glass, such as making or fitting windows, mirrors, or other glass products. The name Glasser signifies a person's ancestral connection to the trade of glassworking and is still found among descendants of German-speaking communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glasser: 4,221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,844
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glasser 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 Glasser is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G40206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AE1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈglæsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glasser in Braille

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

The name Glasser in braille

How to sign the name Glasser using Sign Language

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

The name Glasser in sign language

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