Lanear Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Lanear and Lanier are two spellings with one history.

Taken at its root, Lanear points to “Wool worker”. Lanear is listed among the recognised spellings of Lanier. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Lenier.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Lanier surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

For the full story, order the Lanear surname pack.