About Glenister
The surname Glenister is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "glenestre," meaning "dweller in the glen" or "one who lives near a glen." A glen is a narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it. Therefore, the surname Glenister likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a glen, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or around a glen.
The surname Glenister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glenister 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 Glenister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Glenister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Glenister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.