What Does Laing Mean?

Laing (/læŋ, leɪŋ/) is a Scottish surname, commonly found in countries settled by Scots, such as Canada and New Zealand. It is a descriptive surname, cognate with the English surname Long, meaning "tall".

What clan does Laing belong to?

As a Highland Clan of the 13th through the 18th centuries, the Laings were found from coast to coast across the width of Scotland. Highly mobile and of large numbers they could march from adjoining areas to fiercely defend a benefactor.

What nationality is the surname Laing?

Lang is a surname of Germanic origin, closely related to Lange, Laing and Long, all of which mean "tall". "Lang" (Láng) is also a surname in Hungary, a cognate of the Hungarian word for "flame."

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