About Glissendorf
The surname Glissendorf is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "gliss" meaning "to glide" or "to slide" and "dorf" meaning "village" or "hamlet." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Glissendorf can be interpreted as "the village of gliding" or "the hamlet of sliding." It is likely that the name originally referred to a place where people engaged in activities related to gliding or sliding, such as skiing or sledding.
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The surname Glissendorf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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