About Glotzer
The surname Glotzer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "glotz" which means "to stare" or "to gaze." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a watchman or a guard, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a piercing or intense gaze. The name Glotzer is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
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