About Lanz
The surname Lanz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lanz," meaning "lance" or "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a lance or spear, or possibly for someone who made or sold them. The surname Lanz may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed qualities associated with a lance, such as being brave or aggressive.
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The surname Lanz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lanz 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 Lanz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lanz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lanz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.