Is Landes a German Name?

Recorded as Land, Lande, Landa, Lands, Landes, Landis, Laind, Laund, and others, this is an English, German, Scandanavian, surname. It has (in England) several possible origins. The first is topographical for someone who lived in the country, as opposed to a town, or on an estate.

What nationality is the name Landes?

Landes is a surname said to be of local or territorial origin from a place called Landis in Scotland, meaning. This name is often of Scottish descent and is found in many ancient manuscripts in that country. Examples of such are David Landes who appears in record as a charter witness in Glasgow in 1550.

What does Landis mean?

The name Landis is primarily a male name of American origin that means Highwayman.