How common is the Glancy surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Glancy in the United States.

Are there Glancy soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 103 soldiers with the Glancy surname appear in Civil War records.

Glancy

Q: What does the surname Glancy mean?

The surname Glancy means "A surname possibly derived from an Irish personal name or place name.". It is of Irish origin.

Other

Meaning

A surname possibly derived from an Irish personal name or place name.

Etymology

May derive from the Irish 'Ó Glannthaigh' or a similar Gaelic origin, though the exact etymology is uncertain. The name appears among Irish populations and their descendants.

About the Glancy Surname

An Irish surname of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Gaelic origins. The name appears in Irish records and among diaspora populations.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities in North America and other English-speaking countries.

Glancy Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Glancy Surname

Katherine C. Glancy

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: 19th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

103 soldiers with the Glancy surname found in Civil War records.

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