Glossner

Glossner Meaning & Origin

About Glossner
The surname Glossner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glosen," meaning "to shine" or "to sparkle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or produced glossy or shiny materials. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of items such as polished metal, glass, or lacquer. Over time, the surname Glossner became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glossner: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glossner 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 AO1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/glossner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glossner in Braille

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

The name Glossner in braille

How to sign the name Glossner using Sign Language

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

The name Glossner in sign language

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