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Last name origins & meanings:

  1. German (also Glück): from Middle High German g(e)lücke ‘luck’ (of uncertain origin, not attested before the late 12th century), hence a nickname for an individual considered fortunate, perhaps someone who had had a narrow escape.
  2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Glück ‘luck’ (Yiddish glik), or one expressing hope for good luck in the future.

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