Strong

Descriptive

Meaning

A descriptive surname referring to someone who was physically strong, powerful, or of robust constitution.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'strang' meaning strong or powerful. The surname was applied to individuals of notable physical strength or power.

About the Strong Surname

Strong was used to describe physically powerful individuals in medieval communities. The surname has maintained consistent usage and remains moderately common.

Distribution

Found throughout England and distributed across English-speaking countries.

People with the Strong Surname

Benjamin Strong

F.A. Strong

Governor

G.J. Strong

Rev.

Nathan Strong

S. Strong

Tony Strong

James Strong

1822–1894 Prof. New York