OriginsThe KLANDERUD surname has its origins in Norway and is derived from Old Norse. In Norwegian, 'klan' means 'hill' and 'derud' means 'down'. The surname may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on a hill or slope.
Geographic DistributionThe KLANDERUD surname is most commonly found in Norway, specifically in the Telemark region. It is a relatively rare surname and does not have a significant presence outside of Norway.