Glock Family History

German: from Middle High German glocke ‘bell’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived by the bell tower of a church.

A topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a bell.

It can also be a metonymic occupational name for a sexton (who among other duties was responsible for ringing the church bell).

Additionally, it may refer to a town crier (who used a handbell to draw attention).