Find out how popular the first name Langstyn has been for the last 9 years (from 2011 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Langstyn by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Langstyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 74% of people named Langstyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Langstyn.

It's also interesting to see that despite Langstyn being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2019 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Langstyn.

The history of the first name Langstyn

The name Langstyn has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages of northern Europe, tracing back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic words "lang" meaning long or tall, and "styn" meaning stone or rock. The combination of these words suggests the name may have originally referred to a tall, imposing person or a person associated with rocky landscapes or stonework.

Early written records of the name can be found in the Old English and Old Norse texts from the medieval period. In the famous Old English epic poem Beowulf, composed between the 8th and 11th centuries, there is a reference to a character named Langstyn who is described as a mighty warrior. This provides one of the earliest documented uses of the name.

During the Viking Age, from the late 8th to the late 11th century, the name Langstyn appeared in various Scandinavian sources. It was particularly common among the Norse settlers in Iceland, where it was often given to individuals with a tall stature or those who resided near rocky terrains or cliffs.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Langstyn was a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his prowess in battle and his leadership during the Norse expeditions to the British Isles. Another prominent individual was Langstyn the Wise, a renowned scholar and advisor to the King of Denmark in the 11th century.

In the 12th century, a monk named Langstyn from the Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, England, gained recognition for his expertise in astronomy and his contributions to the study of the night sky. His writings and observations were widely circulated among the scholarly circles of his time.

During the Renaissance period, a Dutch artist named Langstyn van der Meer (1520-1589) gained renown for his intricate landscape paintings, which often featured rocky outcroppings and mountainous terrains. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the era.

Another notable figure was Sir Langstyn Fairfax (1612-1671), an English military leader who played a crucial role in the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War. He was known for his strategic brilliance and his unwavering commitment to the Parliamentarian cause.

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