Landa
Landa Meaning & Origin
About Landa
The surname Landa is of Spanish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Spanish word "landa," which refers to a type of terrain characterized by flat or rolling hills. As a surname, Landa could have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or owned land with this type of topography. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to the land or worked as a farmer. The surname Landa is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and can be found among people of Spanish, Basque, and Jewish descent.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Landa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Landa: 8,267
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4,298
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.8
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Landa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Landa in Braille
Here's how to represent Landa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Landa using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Landa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
