TheNameDBGluckman
DescriptiveMeaning
Possibly derived from Yiddish 'gluck' (luck or fortune) combined with 'man'.
Etymology
The surname likely combines the Yiddish word 'gluck' (luck) with the suffix 'man', creating a surname meaning 'lucky man' or similar. This type of surname formation is common in Ashkenazi Jewish naming traditions.
About the Gluckman Surname
A Yiddish-origin surname likely referring to luck or fortune. The surname is associated with Ashkenazi Jewish communities and their diaspora.
Distribution
Found among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe, with significant presence in Israel and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Max Gluckman (anthropologist); various academic and professional figures