Long Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Long mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Long name
Long is an English nickname for a tall man, from Old English lang, "long, tall". Nicknames for height were among the earliest bynames in medieval England, and Long is found from the twelfth century, notably in Wiltshire and the south-west. In Ireland it also anglicises Ó Longáin. Long is common across the United States.
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This overview covers the Long name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Ireland and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Long name FAQ
What does the Long name mean?
Tall man. Common variants include Lang, Longe, Longman.
Where does the Long surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Long coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Long crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Long coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; US Census Bureau 2010.