GLASSE
Glasse
Surname: Glasse
Origin: English
The surname Glasse is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "glæs," meaning glass. It is an occupational surname, indicating a person who worked with or was involved in the making or trading of glass products.
Historical records show that individuals bearing the surname Glasse have been present in various regions of England, particularly in areas known for glassmaking such as London and the West Midlands.
Notable individuals with the surname Glasse include Hannah Glasse (1708-1770), a renowned English cook and author of "The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy," one of the most famous cookery books of the 18th century.
Today, the surname Glasse is relatively rare but can still be found in England and other English-speaking countries as a reminder of the ancient craft of glassmaking and the individuals who practised it.
There are approximately 130 people named Glasse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Glasse.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alistair
- Carl
- Jason
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Daphne
- Deborah
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Hilary
- Karen
- Lilian
- Lisa
- Susan