Long hill or ridge
A variant of the English surname Landon, derived from Old English elements meaning 'long hill'. It traditionally refers to someone who lived near a prominent ridge or plateau.
Less common today
Landin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #886 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A minor character and crew member of the Icarus Β· Planet of the Apes