Land History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Land arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Land family lived in Kent. Their surname, however, is a topographical reference which translates as the dweller at the launde and indicates that the original bearer once lived near an open wood.

Early Origins of the Land family

The surname Land was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Land family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Land research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1210 is included under the topic Early Land History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Land Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Land, Lande and others.

Early Notables of the Land family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Land Ranking

In the United States, the name Land is the 1,358th most popular surname with an estimated 22,383 people with that name. 1


Land migration to the United States +

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Land or a variant listed above:

Land Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Land Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Land Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Land migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Land Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Land migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Land Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Land (post 1700) +
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