Gleig is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, England. It is 5 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Gleig
No. of characters: 5
Origin: Ireland, England
Meaning:

A variant form of Clegg. Old Norse, kleggi, a compact mass. There was a Northman with this surname in the Landnamabok.

How popular is Gleig?

Gleig is ranked 1262458 on our list.

Gleig is a very rare family name, few people in England and Canada have the last name. Around 182 people have been found who wears Gleig as their family name. Gleig have bearers in many countries around the world. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
39,547 England80
49,778 Canada61
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
259,941 France13
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
135,538 Australia7
968,816 United States7

Immigrants to US

From Germany

23 years old painter Thoeb. Gleig who was residing in Wurtemberg migrated to USA on June 2, 1881 by Rhynland put out from Antwerp.

Gleig Namesakes

  • George Gleig, Scottish minister

Gleig Namesakes

  • George Gleig, Scottish minister

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