Lance

English

Etymology

The surname is derived from a medieval given name Lanzo, short form of names beginning with the Germanic element land "land".

Pronunciation

• enPR: lăns
• Rhymes: -ɑːns

Proper noun

Lance

1. A patronymic surname.
2. A male given name, pet form of Lancelot or transferred use of the surname; by folk etymology associated with a lance.

Anagrams

• ancle, clane, clean