TheNameDBLangston
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'long stone' or 'stone of the tall man'.
Etymology
Combines Old English 'lang' (long) with 'stan' (stone) and the locative suffix '-ton' (settlement). The name refers to a settlement marked by a long stone or standing stone.
About the Langston Surname
An English topographic surname referring to a settlement marked by a long stone or standing stone. The name became well-known through the poet Langston Hughes.
Distribution
Found in England and North America, with significant African American population in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Langston Hughes, Tony Langston