Names That Mean Farmland
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Hoover
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"owner of a patch of farmland"Description:
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J. Edgar.
- Chisholm
Origin:
Scottish surnameMeaning:
"dairy farmland near the water"Description:
Chisholm is a habitational surname — if it's on your family tree, you have ancestors from Chisholme, Scotland, although they were originally of Norman and Saxon descent.
- Teigen
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"strip of land; the farmland"Description:
Teigen is rising in popularity now that model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has made it more visible.
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