TheNameDBLansburg
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of Lans' or 'fortress of Lans'.
Etymology
Combines a personal name Lans with German 'burg' (fortress or settlement). The surname likely originates from a German place name or was adopted as a surname by Jewish families.
About the Lansburg Surname
A German or Jewish surname derived from a place name combining a personal name with 'burg'. The name is relatively rare in modern records.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and among Jewish communities, with presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation