Lansburg

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Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and among Jewish communities, with presence in North America.

Lansburg Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Lansburg Surname