Langtry

Meaning

Derived from a place name meaning 'long tree' or 'settlement of the long tree'.

Etymology

Combines Old English 'lang' (long) with 'treow' (tree) and '-try' or '-tree' (settlement or place). The surname originates from a location in England.

About the Langtry Surname

An English topographic surname referring to a settlement marked by a long tree or distinctive tree. The name is most famously associated with actress and courtesan Lillie Langtry.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in England and areas of English settlement.

Notable Bearers

Lillie Langtry

People with the Langtry Surname