LENG
Leng
Leng is a surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Leingr. The name is believed to have originated from various areas in England and Scotland, with notable concentrations in Norfolk, Yorkshire, and Aberdeen.
Etymology
The surname Leng is of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Leng". The Old Norse personal name Leingr is thought to derive from the word lengi, meaning long or tall, suggesting that the name may have been used to describe someone of stature.
Distribution
The surname Leng has been recorded throughout different regions in England and Scotland, particularly in Norfolk in East Anglia, Yorkshire in the north of England, and Aberdeen in Scotland.
Notable Individuals
- Jonas Leng: An English artist known for his landscape paintings in the 19th century.
- Karen Leng: A Scottish writer who received critical acclaim for her novels in the early 2000s.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,585 people named Leng in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,119th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Leng.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anna
- Deborah
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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