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The gluck Surname

gluck Name Meaning and History

  1. German (also Glück): from Middle High German g(e)lücke ‘luck’ (of uncertain origin, not attested before the late 12th century), hence a nickname for an individual considered fortunate, perhaps someone who had had a narrow escape.
  2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Glück ‘luck’ (Yiddish glik), or one expressing hope for good luck in the future.

Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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Distribution of gluck Families in the US in 1920
Number of gluck families
 115-227
 39-114
 1-38
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