Lankaster Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Ask a genealogist about Lankaster and the first name they will mention is Lancaster. At root, the name means “Fort on the River Lune”.

• You may also find the name written Lancastre.
• Only a small detail separates the spellings: Lankaster has “k” where Lancaster has “c”.

Heraldry and the Lankaster name

Looking for a Lankaster coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Get the complete Lankaster report, with a museum-style coat of arms.