Meaning & History
Strand is a topographic surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse strǫnd meaning "beach" or "sea shore." The name originally referred to someone who lived on or near a coast or a large body of water. This type of surname, known as a topographic surname, was commonly adopted in Nordic countries to describe a person's residence. In some English contexts, Strand also refers to a street along the Thames, though the surname is distinct.
Sources: Wiktionary — Strand