GLENNIE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Surname: Glennie

The surname Glennie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Gaelic name "MacGillechaoine". The name is believed to have originated from the ancient Gaelic word for "servant of St. Caoin".

The Glennie family has a long and distinguished history in Scotland, with records showing the name present in Aberdeenshire, Fife, and other regions. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world.

Members of the Glennie family have been known for their contributions to various fields, including music, literature, and academia. Notably, the Scottish composer Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie had a daughter named Annie Glennie, who was a distinguished musician and composer in her own right.

Today, the surname Glennie continues to be found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries, with individuals proudly carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

There are approximately 1,287 people named Glennie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,064th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Glennie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Alexander
Colin
David
Dennis
George
Ian
James
John
Jonathan
Michael
Robert
William

Female

Aileen
Caroline
Elizabeth
Helen
Jane
Louise
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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