Gloege

Gloege is a surname of German origin. It is believed to derive from a diminutive form of the personal name Gregor, or potentially from a Middle High German word referring to a hollow or pit. The name is most prevalent in German-speaking countries, particularly in northeastern Germany. Variations of the spelling may exist, but Gloege is the most common form.

Individuals bearing the Gloege surname can be found across various professions and geographic locations. Like many surnames, its history is tied to migration and settlement patterns over centuries. Tracing the earliest occurrences of the name can be complex due to historical record-keeping practices. Records suggest its presence in documented texts dating back several hundred years. Family histories associated with the Gloege name often involve ancestral roots in the Brandenburg and Pomerania regions. The surname's distribution today reflects both historical settlement and more recent population movements.