TheNameDBGlaser
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from an occupational term for someone who made or sold glass.
Etymology
Derived from the German 'Glas' (glass) combined with the occupational suffix '-er', indicating a maker or seller of glass or glassware. The surname is found among German and Jewish populations.
About the Glaser Surname
A German and Yiddish occupational surname indicating an ancestor who made or sold glass or glassware. The name reflects medieval craft occupations and is found among both German and Jewish populations.
Distribution
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central Europe, with significant populations in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown