Schans

Etymology

 * (Gelderland) First attested as Schans Gelderoort in 1830-1855. Derived from . Named after the former Schans Gelderoort fortress.
 * (Limburg) First attested as Schantz in 1803-1820. Derived from, here referring to a fortified position built by local farmers. See also 🇨🇬.
 * (Altena) Derived from.
 * (Deurne) First attested as De Schans in 1838-1857. Derived from.
 * (Halderberge) Derived from.