Glazer

Glazer Meaning & Origin

About Glazer
The surname Glazer is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "glazer," meaning "glassmaker" or "glazier." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with glass, specifically in the trade of cutting and fitting glass for windows or other purposes. The name Glazer is common among Jewish communities and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glazer: 3,361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,658
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLSR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G40206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EY1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgleΙͺzΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glazer in Braille

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

The name Glazer in braille

How to sign the name Glazer using Sign Language

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

The name Glazer in sign language

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