TheNameDBLongfellow
DescriptiveMeaning
A tall or long-limbed person, or someone with a long gait.
Etymology
The surname derives from Old English 'long' and 'fellow' (companion or person), originally a descriptive nickname for someone notably tall. It became hereditary as a surname in medieval England.
About the Longfellow Surname
A descriptive English surname indicating physical characteristics. The name is best known through the celebrated American poet of the 19th century.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking countries, with notable presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (poet), Layne Longfellow (athlete)