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Lance name meaning
First Name
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
13k
in the U.S.
in 2010
13k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lance mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lance
User Submitted Origins
English
62%
Hebrew
24%
Arabic
3%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
American
3%
African Dutch (Afrikaans)
3%
Spanish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Lance is of Arabic origin and means "Soldier".
- A user from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Lance means "Of the land".
- A submission from Japan says the name Lance means "Warrior".
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Lance is of Hebrew origin and means "Golden Song".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Lance
Senses
- A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen, and often decorated with a small flag; also, a spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen."A braver soldier never couched lance." [Shak.]
- A soldier armed with a lance; a lancer.
- [Founding] A small iron rod which suspends the core of the mold in casting a shell.
- [Mil] An instrument which conveys the charge of a piece of ordnance and forces it home.
- [Pyrotech] One of the small paper cases filled with combustible composition, which mark the outlines of a figure.
- [Med] A lancet.
Etymology: OE. lance, F. lance fr. L. lancea; cf. Gr. lo`gchh. Cf. Launch
verb Lance
Senses
- To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon."Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back." [Dryden.]
- To open with a lancet; to pierce; as, to lance a vein or an abscess.
- To throw in the manner of a lance. See Lanch.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
- A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
- An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
- Open by piercing with a lancet ("lance a boil")
- Pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
- Move quickly, as if by cutting one's way ("Planes lanced towards the shore")
Wiktionary
The surname is derived from a medieval given name Lanzo, short form of names beginning with the Germanic element land "land".
- A patronymic surname.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, pet form of Lancelot or transferred use of the surname; by folk etymology associated with a lance.
Lance was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Lance
Notable Persons Named Lance
Lance Armstrong
Lance was born on September 18th, 1971 in Plano, Texas, U.S.
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen is an actor, voice actor, and artist. He was most active from 1961 to present. Lance was given the name Lance James Henriksen on May 5th, 1940 in New York City.
Lance Stephenson
Lance Stephenson is a basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association. He has had major accomplishments since 2010. Lance was born on September 5th, 1990 in Brooklyn.
Lance Bass
He has been prominent since 1994. Lance was given the name James Lance Bass on May 4th, 1979 in Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Lance Reddick
Lance Reddick is an actor and musician. He was most prominent from 1996 to present. Lance was born on June 7th, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Lance Ito
Lance Ito is a Los Angeles CountySuperior Court, Los Angeles County, California, and California superior courts. Lance was born on August 2nd, 1950 in Los Angeles.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lance
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lance
Dinah Drake Lance
Dinah Drake Lance is a comics character.
Leonard Lance
Leonard Lance is an office holder. Leonard was born on June 25th, 1952 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Larry Lance
James Lance
James Lance is an actor. He was most prominent from 1991 to 1991. James was born on September 29th, 1975 in Westbury-sub-Mendip.
Major Lance
Major Lance was a soul music, pop music, rhythm, and blues singing. He plays Human voice. He holds the title The Monkey Time". His most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to 1959. Major was born in 4 in Winterville, Mississippi, U.S. He died on September 3rd, 1994.
Bert Lance
Bert Lance was a Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Bert was born on June 3rd, 1931 in Gainesville, Georgia. He died on August 15th, 2013.
- Peter LanceJournalist/author
- George Lance
- Tan Wei Sheng Lance
- Thomas Lance
- Pascal Lance
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lance | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 86.31% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 7.92% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.89% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.68% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.51% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lance
People with the last name Lance are most frequently White