About Gleffe
The surname Gleffe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleve," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who worked as a spear maker. The name may have also been given to someone who had a spear-like physical attribute or displayed characteristics associated with a spear, such as being sharp or pointed.
The surname Gleffe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gleffe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gleffe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gleffe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.