Glück History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestral home of the Glück family is in the German state of Bavaria. The name Glück is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a family who lived near the bell tower of a church. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the German word "glocke," which means "bell," and denotes that the family or original bearer of the name either worked in the bell tower or made bells. Early Origins of the Glück familyThe surname Glück was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Glück familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glück research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1652, 1705, 1714, 1732, 1736 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Glück History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glück Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Glück include Gluck, Glueck, Gluckh, Glueckh, Gluk and others. Early Notables of the Glück familyProminent among members of the name Glück in this period include
Glück RankingIn the United States, the name Glück is the 8,389th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Glück Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Glück Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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