Where does the surname Longin come from?

Answer 1

The English and French chose the surname Long for a tall person. It was derived from the Old English word lang which meant long or tall. The Chinese took the name Long from their ancestor, the official treasurer for the emperor during the years, 2257-2205 BC.

Answer 2

Heartily wielding the mighty family motto of "Pious although chivalrous!" through the gathering mists of time, ancient ancestors of the bearers of the proud and noble English surname of Long held a family seat in Wiltshire. This family name became popular in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 A.D.

Answer 3

The earliest records of the French surname Longin are to be found at Normandy .