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John Langston

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Personal Details

Given Name
John
Surname
Langston
Occupation
Prof.

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Langston Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'long stone' or 'stone of the tall man'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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