Gluck

Gluck Meaning & Origin

About Gluck
The surname Gluck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glück," meaning "luck" or "fortune." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. It may have been given to individuals who were successful in their endeavors or had a positive outlook on life. The surname Gluck is relatively common among Jewish communities and can also be found in other variations, such as Glück or Gluckman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gluck: 4,267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,778
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/glək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gluck in Braille

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

The name Gluck in braille

How to sign the name Gluck using Sign Language

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

The name Gluck in sign language

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