Family name origins & meanings
- 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.
- Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name from German Glück ‘luck’ (Yiddish glik), or one expressing hope for good luck in the future.