About Lance
The surname Lance is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lance," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was skilled in handling a lance or who made lances. The name Lance may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall and slender, resembling the shape of a lance. Overall, the surname Lance is associated with the medieval weapon and its usage.
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The surname Lance is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lance based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lance is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lance in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lance using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.