Landis
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Landis
Landis is a surname derived from the German word "Landes," meaning "land" or "territory," with roots in Old High German and likely referring to someone who owned or lived on a significant piece of land.
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Etymology
Landis is a surname derived from the German word "Landes," meaning "land" or "territory," with roots in Old High German and likely referring to someone who owned or lived on a significant piece of land. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Mennonite communities, particularly those with Swiss-German heritage, and has been documented since medieval times in Central Europe.
Landis currently ranks #7,463 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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