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De Lange is a Dutch surname, meaning "the tall one". Older origins of the surname may be attributed to the French invasion of the Netherlands, meaning "the Angel". In 2007 about 11,000 people in the Netherlands carried the name. [1] Notable people with this surname include:

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References

  1. De Lange at the Meertens Institute database of Dutch surnames.