About Gladen
The surname Gladen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glade," meaning "happy" or "cheerful." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or joyful disposition. Over time, individuals with this surname may have passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Gladen.
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The surname Gladen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gladen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gladen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gladen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gladen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.