Glessner

Glessner Meaning & Origin

About Glessner
The surname Glessner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glessen," meaning "to shine" or "to glitter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made glass. The name may have been given to individuals who were glassblowers, glassmakers, or involved in the glass industry in some way. Over time, the surname Glessner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glessner: 2,062
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glessner 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
G402506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈglɛsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glessner in Braille

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

The name Glessner in braille

How to sign the name Glessner using Sign Language

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

The name Glessner in sign language

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