Glazzard Family History

The variant of Glazier is an alias Glas(s)ier with the reduction of [zj] to [z] and [sj] to [s], along with an excrescent -d, resulting in Glaz(z)ard and Glassard. This showcases phonetic shifts and the evolution of the name over time.

For further comparison, we can look at Johan Glasierd from 1601 and Apolline Glazard from 1687, both found in IGI (Lindridge, Worcs). These examples illustrate the historical usage of the variations of the name in this region.

Another example is Thomas Glasher from 1596, documented in IGI (Ribbesford, Worcs). This highlights how different forms of the name emerged in parallel during the same period.

Additionally, we can see a comparison with John Glazzard from 1645 in the Parish Registers (Ribbesford, Worcs). The differences in spelling and pronunciation reflect the dynamic nature of name evolution in English history.

In particular, Glasher represents a pronunciation of Glas(s)ier where [sj] simplifies to [ʃ], further illustrating the phonological changes that names can undergo in different contexts and periods.