There are
485
Glauss in the USA
Glaus is the
44356th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Glaus

JohannConrad

Johann Conrad Glaus was a Swiss politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Bern from 1856 to 1858.

ErnestGlaus

Ernest Glaus was a Swiss ice hockey player who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

ElsbethGlaus

Elsbeth Glaus was a Swiss politician and women's rights activist who served as a member of the National Council from 1971 to 1979.

WalterGlaus

Walter Glaus was a Swiss footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in Switzerland.

PascalGlaus

Pascal Glaus is a Swiss footballer who currently plays as a defender for FC Zürich.

AdeliaGlaus

Adelia Glaus is a Swiss painter known for her abstract and impressionist works depicting landscapes and still life.

HansGlaus

Hans Glaus is a Swiss journalist and author who has written several books on Swiss history and culture.

AndreasGlaus

Andreas Glaus is a Swiss mathematician known for his contributions to the field of topology.

MariaGlaus

Maria Glaus is a Swiss biologist and environmentalist who has conducted extensive research on wildlife conservation.

AnnaGlaus

Anna Glaus is a Swiss photographer known for her captivating images of landscapes and wildlife.

Glaus Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Glaus' is of Germanic origin and has its roots in the Old High German word 'glaezen,' meaning 'glass' or 'shiny.' It may have originally referred to a glassmaker or someone with a shiny or bright appearance.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Glaus' is most commonly found in Switzerland, especially in the German-speaking regions. It is also present in neighboring countries such as Germany and Austria.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Glaus' include 'Glass,' 'Grass,' 'Glasson,' 'Gras,' and 'Glassman.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of people with the surname 'Glaus' migrating to other countries, particularly during periods of economic or political turmoil in Switzerland. However, the name remains primarily associated with Swiss heritage.