GLAZE
Glaze
Overview
Glaze is a surname of English origin. It is classified as being of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word 'gla(i)sier', which means a glass worker or glass blower. The name may have been used to denote someone who worked in the glass industry or lived near a glazier.
Distribution and Evolution
The surname Glaze is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Surrey. Over time, variants of the name have emerged, such as Glazier, Glasier, and Glass. The surname Glaze has also been adopted by individuals in the United States, particularly in regions with a significant English immigrant population.
Notable Individuals
- Walter Glaze (1872–1945): A prominent glass artist known for his innovative techniques in creating stained glass windows.
- Alice Glaze (1919–2003): A renowned ceramicist whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK.
Trivia
- The famous phrase "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" may have its roots in the occupation associated with the surname Glaze.
There are approximately 731 people named Glaze in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Glaze.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Wayne
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lesley
- Nicola
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
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