TheNameDBLinsenmeyer
OccupationalMeaning
A person who grows or sells lentils, or a farmer associated with lentil cultivation.
Etymology
Derived from 'Linse' (lentil) and 'Meyer' or 'Meier' (farmer, steward). This German surname combines a crop name with an occupational designation.
About the Linsenmeyer Surname
A German occupational surname indicating involvement in lentil farming or trade. The name reflects the importance of legume cultivation in medieval and early modern German agriculture.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking areas, particularly regions with agricultural traditions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown