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GLASGOW

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There are approximately 2,783 people named Glasgow in the UK. That makes it the 3,474th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 44 are named Glasgow.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Glasgow surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Gaelic and Cor. Br. Local) From the city of Glasgow, Scotland. The green, fruitful place, from glas, green, and geu or gew, a "choice field," the stay or support of the estate.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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