Strange Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Strange last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Strange last name
Meaning of the Strange last name: foreigner. Strange is an English surname from Old French estrange, "foreigner". The Le Strange family held Hunstanton in Norfolk. Hunstanton Hall was their home for centuries. The surname is found in Norfolk, Gloucestershire and Scotland, and spread to America and Australia. This last name is old in Norfolk.
Arms associated with the Strange name
Coats of arms associated with the Strange last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Strange name FAQ
What does the Strange name mean?
Foreigner. Common variants include Lestrange.
Where does the Strange surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Strange coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Strange coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).