About Gloston
The surname Gloston is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name "Gloster" or "Gloucester." It is derived from the Old English word "glōf" meaning "glove" and the Old English word "ceaster" meaning "Roman fort or walled city." Therefore, the surname Gloston likely originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a Roman fort or walled city associated with the glove trade.
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The surname Gloston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gloston 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 Gloston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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