Son of Land or son of Lance
Lanson is an English patronymic surname-turned-given name. It typically signifies 'son of Land' (referring to a landowner) or 'son of Lance' (a Germanic name meaning land or territory). It is a rare alternative to more common 'son' names like Lawson or Landon.
Less common today
Lanson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,593 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
