GLEW
Glew
Glew is an English surname of Norse origins. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Gljufr," meaning a chasm or ravine. The name likely found its way to England during the Viking Age, when Norse settlers arrived in the region.
The Glew surname is relatively rare, and its distribution is primarily found in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas in Northern England. Variants of the surname include Glewe and Glee.
Individuals bearing the surname Glew may have ancestral ties to the historical interactions between the Norse settlers and the Anglo-Saxon population in the early medieval period. As with many surnames, variations and adaptations over time have added to the diversity of the name's spellings and regional presence.
The Glew surname is a testament to the rich tapestry of English history and the enduring legacy of Norse influence on the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,303 people named Glew in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,005th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Glew.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Tracey
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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