Glose

Glose Meaning & Origin

About Glose
The surname Glose is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glos," meaning "gloss" or "commentary." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a scribe or a scholar, specifically one who wrote or provided commentary on religious texts. Over time, the surname Glose may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their eloquence or ability to provide explanations or interpretations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glose: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/glose*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glose in Braille

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

The name Glose in braille

How to sign the name Glose using Sign Language

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

The name Glose in sign language

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