Glodek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

The Polish surname Glodek is derived from the Polish word "glod," meaning hunger. Glodek was most likely originally a nickname, which then became a surname. In many instances, a patronymic name showing descent was formed by adding a suffix such as "owski," meaning "son of" to the root name.

Early Origins of the Glodek family

The surname Glodek was first found in Wielkopolska (greater Poland,) and was likely also found in the surrounding regions of Silesia, Pomerania, Brandenburg, Galicia & East Prussia. In general, bearers of Glodowski, were affiliated with the Przegonia Clan.The origin of this clan's shield dates back to the reign of King Boleslaw Smialy [1058-1079]. Among early written references to the name was a bearer of Glodowski, recorded in the year 1457, and a member of the Dabrowa Clan.

Early History of the Glodek family

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Glodek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Glodowski, Glodecki, Glodkowski, Glodek and others.

Early Notables of the Glodek family

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Glodek migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Glodek Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Josef Glodek, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States from Nowytarg, Galicia, in 1907
Franciszek Glodek, aged 4, who immigrated to America from Nowytarg, Galicia, in 1907
Jozef Glodek, aged 16, who landed in America from Dembno, Galacia, in 1909
Abram Glodek, aged 20, who landed in America from Naschelsk, Russia, in 1909
Antoni Glodek, aged 28, who settled in America from Ostrowsko, Galicia, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Glodek (post 1700) +

Wlodzimierz Glodek (b. 1954), Polish television cinematographer
Aleksy Glodek (b. 1839), Polish Priest