About Lansky
The surname Lansky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish name "Landskoy," meaning "from the land." It is a habitational name typically associated with individuals whose ancestors hailed from a place called Landskoy or a similar sounding location. The surname is most commonly associated with Meyer Lansky, a prominent figure in organized crime during the mid-20th century.
The surname Lansky is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lansky based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lansky in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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