TheNameDBLanning
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from a personal name or place name, possibly meaning 'son of Lann' or 'settlement of Lann'.
Etymology
May derive from the Old English personal name Lann with the suffix '-ing' (son of or belonging to). Alternatively, it could relate to Dutch origins with similar etymological patterns.
About the Lanning Surname
A patronymic surname likely derived from the personal name Lann with English or Dutch origins. The name appears in records from the early modern period onward.
Distribution
Found in England, the Netherlands, and North America.
Notable Bearers
George Lanning, various contemporary bearers