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

Glaze, 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 Glaze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glaze in America

Glaze is the 5005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glaze surname appeared 7,022 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Glaze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glaze 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 Glaze

The surname Glaze is an English occupational name derived from the Old English word "glæs" meaning "glass." It was initially given as a nickname to someone who worked with glass, such as a glazier or a glass maker.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared as "le Glasiere" in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273. This early spelling reflects the Middle English pronunciation and spelling variations of the time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Glasyer" and "Glasiere," which were recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379. These records provide insight into the distribution and prevalence of the name during that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was John Glaser, a glazier who lived in London during the late 14th century. His name was recorded in the City of London Plea and Memoranda Rolls in 1386.

Another notable individual with the surname Glaze was William Glaze, a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers in London. He was mentioned in the company's records in the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the surname appeared in various parish records across England, including the baptism of John Glaze in Gloucester in 1634 and the marriage of Elizabeth Glaze in Northamptonshire in 1686.

In the 18th century, the Glaze family had established roots in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in places like Oxfordshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.

One notable bearer of the surname was Samuel Glaze, a renowned clockmaker from London, who lived from 1727 to 1804. His clocks were highly sought after and can be found in museums and private collections.

Another prominent figure was Sir Andrew Glaze (1785-1862), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an influential Member of Parliament for Sunderland.

As the name spread throughout the British Isles, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration and colonization. Today, the surname Glaze can be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glaze

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

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 Glaze 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 Glaze 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 Glaze was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Glaze, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!