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.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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