Lang

Meaning

A tall or long person.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'lang,' meaning long or tall. The adjective was used as a descriptive surname to distinguish individuals by their height.

About the Lang Surname

Lang is a descriptive surname indicating tall stature. Height-based surnames were practical in medieval times for distinguishing individuals in small communities.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions, with relatively even distribution across different areas.

People with the Lang Surname