GLEIM
Gleim
Gleim is a surname of German origin that has been documented in British records. The surname may have been derived from the Middle High German word "glaem" which means 'brightness' or 'shine'. This could have been a surname given to a person with a radiant or sunny personality.
Distribution and History
The surname Gleim is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with scattered instances found in historical records. The name may have been brought to Britain by individuals of German descent or may have been anglicised from its original form.
Notable Individuals
There are no widely recognised notable figures associated with the surname Gleim in British history or contemporary society.
References
Surname Database: Gleim Last Name Origin
Overall, while the surname Gleim has a potentially interesting etymology, it remains a relatively uncommon name within the British context, with limited notable presence in historical or contemporary records.
There are approximately 12 people named Gleim in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Gleim.