Gledhill Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Gledhill last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Gledhill last name
Meaning of the Gledhill last name: kite hill. Gledhill names a vanished spot near Halifax: glida was the Old English word for the kite, a soaring bird of prey, and hyll simply meant hill. As a surname it belongs very much to the West Riding, and the last name later travelled with emigrants to Australia and America.
Arms associated with the Gledhill name
Coats of arms associated with the Gledhill last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Gledhill name FAQ
What does the Gledhill name mean?
Kite hill. Common variants include Gleadhill, Gladhill.
Where does the Gledhill surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a Gledhill coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gledhill coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).