Langhorne

Langhorne
Names constructed with two apparently topographical elements have to be treated with considerable caution, and no more so than with this particular name. It is our opinion that 'Langhorn(e) and Langthorn(e) and Longhorn(e) and Longthorn(e)' are the same name and are locational from a now 'lost' medieval village in Cumberland. Some five thousand British surnames derive from 'lost' medieval villages, the question is are the origins of this name in all its different spellings the same? Frankly we do not know for certain, but what we do know is that 'lang horna' in Olde English described a long straight spur of land. 'Long thorn' is illogical even in its possible original Olde English 'lang-porn' unless it is a short form of a compound describing residence at a 'long (field) where thorns grew'. A final possibility is that the name was a medieval 'nickname' like for instance Longstaff or Shakespeare, in which case it would have a 'Chaucerian' meaning! The early recordings include William Langhorne of Cumberland, in the 1582 register for Oxford University, John Longhorne at St Mary Whitechapel, London, on July 26th 1629, Wylly Longthorn of Norwich on April 2nd 1632, and George Longhorn, christened at St Sepulchre Church, London, on June 18th 1667. Richard Longthorne (also recorded as Langhorne) was executed for his part in the 'Popish plot' of 1679, although it is almost certain that he was an innocent victim. The coat of arms was granted in Bedford in 1610. The blazon is a black field, charged with a silver cross, on a chief in silver, three buglehorns of the field, stringed red. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Kathryn Langthorne, which was dated February 4th 1567, christened at Attleborough, Norfolk, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1, known as 'Good Queen Bess', 1558 - 1603. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

Surnames reference. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Langhorne — may refer to:;Places: * Langhorne, Pennsylvania ** Langhorne Speedway * Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania, borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania * Langhorne Creek, South Australia;People: * Langhorne M. Bond (1941– ), U.S. federal administrator *… …   Wikipedia

  • Langhorne — steht für: Langhorne (Pennsylvania), Stadt Langhorne Speedway Langhorne Manor (Pennsylvania), Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Langhorne Creek, South Australia Langhorne ist Familienname von Crystal Langhorne (* 1986), US amerikanische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Langhorne — Borough de los Estados Unidos Una calle de Langhorne …   Wikipedia Español

  • Langhorne — Langhorne, PA U.S. borough in Pennsylvania Population (2000): 1981 Housing Units (2000): 649 Land area (2000): 0.493234 sq. miles (1.277471 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.493234 sq. miles… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Langhorne, PA — U.S. borough in Pennsylvania Population (2000): 1981 Housing Units (2000): 649 Land area (2000): 0.493234 sq. miles (1.277471 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.493234 sq. miles (1.277471 sq. km)… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Langhorne — Original name in latin Langhorne Name in other language State code US Continent/City America/New York longitude 40.17455 latitude 74.92267 altitude 71 Population 1622 Date 2011 05 14 …   Cities with a population over 1000 database

  • Langhorne Manor — Borough de los Estados Unidos …   Wikipedia Español

  • Langhorne Creek, South Australia — Langhorne Creek (coord|35|17|S|139|02|E|type:city region:AU SA) is a town and wine region in South Australia. It is less than an hour s drive from Adelaide on Fleurieu Peninsula.Wine IndustryLanghorne Creek has a wine history dating back to 1850 …   Wikipedia

  • Langhorne Manor — Langhorne Manor, PA U.S. borough in Pennsylvania Population (2000): 927 Housing Units (2000): 336 Land area (2000): 0.594346 sq. miles (1.539348 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.594346 sq. miles …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Langhorne Manor, PA — U.S. borough in Pennsylvania Population (2000): 927 Housing Units (2000): 336 Land area (2000): 0.594346 sq. miles (1.539348 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.594346 sq. miles (1.539348 sq. km)… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”