Langbehn Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Langbehn is an established spelling of the German surname Langbein.

What is the meaning of Langbehn?

The family name meaning is “Long leg”, the same as for Langbein. The 2010 US Census counted 415 people named Langbehn, ranking it number 50,362 among American surnames.

Is Langbehn the same name as Langbein?

Before spelling was fixed, Langbein was also written Langbehn. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Langbeen.

Does every Langbehn family have a crest?

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