Origin
- Country
- Germany
- Meaning
- Long or tall — from German lang (long, tall)
- Arrival Era
- 18th–19th century immigration
Known Family Members
- Lang ancestorConnected through the Wolf line
The Lang surname is of German origin, derived from the adjective lang, meaning long or tall. It was a common nickname surname given to someone of tall stature. The name is found throughout German-speaking regions and was brought to America by German immigrants. The family traces through the Herman Louis Wolf line of Ruth's ancestors.