Summary

The surname Glover has English origins and is derived from the occupation of a glover, someone who makes or sells gloves. It is a name that has been in use since the Middle Ages and is still relatively common today.
There are
66858
Glovers in the USA
Glover is the
501st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Glover

DonaldGlover

Donald Glover is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician known for his roles in the television series Community and Atlanta, as well as for his music under the stage name Childish Gambino.

DannyGlover

Danny Glover is an American actor, film director, and political activist known for his roles in films such as Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, and Predator 2.

GloverMorrill

Glover Morrill Allen was an American ornithologist and archaeologist known for his contributions to the study of birds and indigenous cultures.

JohnGlover

John Glover was an American Revolutionary War general known for his leadership in the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Brandywine.

GloverTeixeira

Glover Teixeira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

SusanGlover

Susan Glover was an English actress known for her stage and screen performances, including her role as Jessica in the 1967 film version of 'The Forsyte Saga.'

StephenGlover

Stephen Glover is a British journalist and co-founder of the satirical magazine Private Eye. He is known for his sharp wit and criticism of the establishment.

DonaldGlover

Donald Glover Sr. was a postal worker and civil rights advocate who fought for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans in the United States during the 20th century.

PhillisWheatley

Phillis Wheatley was an African-American poet and author who became the first African American to publish a book of poetry in the United States in 1773.

AliceGlover

Alice Glover was an Australian suffragette and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the campaign for women's right to vote in Australia.

Glover Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Glover' is of English origin and is an occupational name for someone who made or sold gloves. It derived from the Old English word 'glof', meaning 'glove'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Glover' is most common in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Glover' include 'Glober' and 'Glovers'.
Migration and ImmigrationAs an occupational name, 'Glover' may have been carried by immigrants to various countries as the trade of glove-making expanded globally.