Where does “Langdon” come from?
Langdon is an English place-name derived from Old English lang, from Proto-Germanic langaz, ultimately traced to Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂- meaning to extend or lengthen.
Ancestry of “Langdon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | lang | long; lasting; old, ancient; advanced |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | lang | long |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | langaz | long |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dlongʰos | long |