Glesener

Glesener Meaning & Origin

About Glesener
The surname Glesener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glesen," meaning "to shine" or "to sparkle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or produced shiny or sparkling objects. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of glass, mirrors, or other similar items. Over time, the surname Glesener has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glesener: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G4020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EH1 S AH0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/glesener*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glesener in Braille

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

The name Glesener in braille

How to sign the name Glesener using Sign Language

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

The name Glesener in sign language

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