| ![Show Contents]() Glocker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Glocker surname is derived from the Middle High German word "glocke," or "glogge," meaning a "bell." The name may have been an occupational name for someone who rang bells; or it may have come from any of several places named from this word. Early Origins of the Glocker familyThe surname Glocker was first found in Bohemia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. Early History of the Glocker familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glocker research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1710 is included under the topic Early Glocker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glocker Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Glocknere, Clocknen, Glocknel, Glockle, Gloeckner, Gloggner, Gloeckler, Gloeckle, Gloeckle, Gloeggl, Glock, Glocke, Glocker, Glockler, Glockh, Glockl, Kloeckner, Kloekker, Klocker, Klockner and many more. Early Notables of the Glocker familyMore information is included under the topic Early Glocker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Glocker migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glocker Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Paul Glocker, (b. 1741), who landed in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
- Sebastian Glocker, (b. 1737), who arrived in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
- Mr. Bernhard Glocker, (b. 1703), who arrived in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
- Mrs. Elisabetha Glocker, (b. 1698), who arrived in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
- Miss Gertraut Glocker, (b. 1732), who arrived in Georgia in 1741 aboard the ship "Loyal Judith" 1
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Glocker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Christian Glocker, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 1
- Johann Glocker, who arrived in Kentucky in 1881-1900 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Glocker (post 1700) | + |
- Theodore Wesley Glocker Jr. (b. 1925), Tennessee lawyer
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Glocker migration to the United States 
