Kortland
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kortland
Kortland is a Dutch surname meaning "short land" or "land of the short one," derived from the Dutch elements "kort" (short) and "land" (land).
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Etymology
Kortland is a Dutch surname meaning "short land" or "land of the short one," derived from the Dutch elements "kort" (short) and "land" (land). The name is primarily used in Dutch and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in the Netherlands and adoption in North America, particularly among Dutch immigrant communities.
Kortland currently ranks #10,246 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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