Lang Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Lang mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Lang name
Lang is a German nickname for a tall person, from Middle High German lanc, "long, tall". It is common across southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while the northern form Lange is preferred further north. Emigration carried it widely to the United States.
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This overview covers the Lang name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Lang name FAQ
What does the Lang name mean?
The tall one. Common variants include Lange, Langer, Long.
Where does the Lang surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Lang coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lang crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lang coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).