There are
735
Gleims in the USA
Gleim is the
31482nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gleim

JacobMichael

Jacob Michael Gleim (1753–1831) was an American Privateer during the American Revolutionary War, a postmaster, and a farmer.

HenrichGleim

Henrich Gleim (second son of Jacob Michael Gleim) was an artist and painter who lived in Littlestown, Pennsylvania in the early 19th century.

LewisHenry

Lewis Henry Gleim (1853–1912) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

WilliamHenry

William Henry Gleim (1862–1927) was the president of Thiel College from 1898 to 1920 and later became a Lutheran minister.

GraceGleim

Grace Gleim Forrest (1889–1969) was an American suffragist and social activist who fought for women's rights and equality.

ErnstLudwig

Ernst Ludwig Gleim (1719–1803) was a German poet and librarian, known for his contributions to German literature and his friendship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

JohannMichael

Johann Michael Gleim (1671–1731) was a German jurist and professor, known for his work on civil law and legal theory.

GeorgFriedrich

Georg Friedrich Gleim (1719–1803) was a German theologian and poet, known for his devotional writings and hymns.

JohannWilhelm

Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim (1719–1803) was a German lawyer and poet, known for his patriotic poetry and satirical works.

KonradTirelv

Konrad Tirelv Gleim (1899–1976) was a German writer and translator, known for his historical novels and translations of English and French literature.

Gleim Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gleim' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'gleim', which means 'shiny' or 'gleaming'. It was likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with shiny or gleaming objects.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gleim' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United States, Canada, and other countries with German immigrant populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gleim' include 'Gliem', 'Gleeman', 'Gleimm', 'Gleym', 'Glemm', 'Gleme', and 'Gleems'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Gleim' likely accompanied German immigrants who settled in the United States and other countries during periods of heavy German immigration, such as the 18th and 19th centuries.