About Garloff
The surname Garloff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "gar," meaning "spear," and "loff," which is a diminutive suffix. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Garloff can be interpreted as "little spear" or "spearling." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who was skilled in handling or making spears, or it could have been a nickname for a person who possessed qualities associated with a spear, such as being sharp or strong.
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