Lange Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Lange name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Lange coat of arms.
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Origin of the Lange name
Lange is a German nickname for a tall person, from Middle High German lanc, "long, tall". The inflected form with -e is typical of northern and central Germany, while the south prefers Lang. It is one of the more common German surnames and is also found in the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
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This overview covers the Lange name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Denmark and the Netherlands; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Lange name FAQ
What does the Lange name mean?
The tall one. Common variants include Lang, Langer, Langen.
Where does the Lange surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Denmark and the Netherlands.
Is there a Lange coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lange crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lange coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).