Description:
The surname HANGAR is derived from the Old Norse word hángr meaning 'hangman.' The surname may be of Germanic origin, or it may have come from the location of the first recorded HANGARs, which was in the county of Lincolnshire in England. The HANGARs were a medieval family who were noted for their law enforcement activities. The first recorded HANGAR was Gilbert de Hangar, who was documented in the year 1202. The HANGARs have been found in many different countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, and Australia. The HANGARs are a proud and hardworking family who maintain their cultural traditions and customs. The HANGARs are typically of Protestant background, and they often have surnames that denote their occupation or place of origin. Some of the more common HANGAR surnames include Hangar, Hanger, Hangerty, Hangertye, Hangertye-Wynn, and Hangart.
