TheNameDBGlazier
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or installs glass, particularly window glass.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'glasier' or 'glazier', from Old French 'glacer', meaning to glaze or cover with glass. The surname denotes an occupational role in medieval and early modern England.
About the Glazier Surname
An occupational surname referring to craftspeople who worked with glass. The surname reflects the importance of glazing trades in medieval urban economies.
Distribution
Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in urban areas historically associated with glasswork.
Notable Bearers
Stephen Glazier (historical figure); various modern professionals