Gleed

Gleed Meaning & Origin

About Gleed
The surname Gleed is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gled," meaning a kite bird. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a kite or perhaps had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being agile or having keen eyesight. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gleed can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once known for their kite-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gleed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gleed: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gleed 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 Gleed is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/gleed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gleed in Braille

Here's how to represent Gleed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gleed in braille

How to sign the name Gleed using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gleed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gleed in sign language

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