An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Rang
Rang, m., ‘rank, order, row,’ ModHG. only, from Fr. rang (whence also Du. rang, E. rank), which again is derived from G. Ring, OHG. ring, hring.
Rang, m., ‘rank, order, row,’ ModHG. only, from Fr. rang (whence also Du. rang, E. rank), which again is derived from G. Ring, OHG. ring, hring.