TheNameDBLong
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was tall, or had long hair or other elongated features.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'lang' meaning long or tall. The surname was applied to individuals with notable height or other distinguishing elongated characteristics.
About the Long Surname
Long was commonly used to describe tall individuals or those with distinctive long features. The surname has maintained steady usage and remains moderately common.
Distribution
Widely distributed across England and common throughout English-speaking countries.