Langner Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Langner last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Langner last name
Meaning of the Langner last name: long-field farmer. Langner is a German surname from lang, "long", for a tall man or for someone living on a long strip of land. It is typical of Silesia. The last name moved west with Silesian families after 1945 and is now spread across Germany.
Arms associated with the Langner name
Coats of arms associated with the Langner name follow the German heraldic style of simple shapes and few colours, each set out in a short blazon.
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Langner name FAQ
What does the Langner name mean?
Long-field farmer. Common variants include Langer, Lange.
Where does the Langner surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Langner coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Langner coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).