Find out how popular the last name Glasser is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Glasser.

Glasser, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Glasser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glasser in America

Glasser is the 7844th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glasser surname appeared 4,221 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Glasser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glasser to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Glasser

The surname Glasser originated in Germany and is derived from the German word "glas," which means "glass." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or trade related to the production or sale of glassware.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Glasser can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany. It is believed that the name initially referred to a glassmaker or a merchant who traded in glassware products.

In medieval times, the production of glass was a highly specialized craft, and glassmakers were held in high regard. Some historical records indicate that members of the Glasser family were involved in the glassmaking industry in cities like Cologne and Nuremberg, which were known for their renowned glass workshops.

One notable individual with the surname Glasser was Johann Glasser, a German glassmaker who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525-1590). He was known for his innovative techniques in glass production and is credited with introducing the use of enamel in glassmaking.

Another prominent figure was Andreas Glasser (1610-1678), a German scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. He authored several works on theology and philosophy during the Protestant Reformation era.

In the 18th century, the Glasser family expanded their reach beyond Germany, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Johann Friedrich Glasser (1738-1812), a German-born glassmaker who established a successful glass factory in Pennsylvania after emigrating to the United States.

The name Glasser also has connections to various place names in Germany, such as Glaserhütte (meaning "glassmaker's hut") and Glasersdorf (meaning "glassmaker's village"), which further reinforces the occupation-based origin of the surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname Glasser include Johann Baptist Glasser (1777-1856), an Austrian composer and violinist, and Sigmund Glasser (1864-1937), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Glasser Foundation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glasser

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Glasser.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Glasser was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Glasser has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Glasser was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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