Ancient history

Where does the Last name Lang come from?

Lang is a German, Dutch and English-language surname, that is ultimately descended from the Old High German word "lang", meaning "tall", "long". The name was originally given to a person who was taller than average.

In Germany, the name Lang is most common in the southern states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, as well as in the eastern state of Saxony. In the Netherlands, the name Lang is most common in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. In the United States, the name Lang is most common in the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as in the Midwest and West.