LANDSBERG
Landsberg
The surname Landsberg is of Jewish-German origin, deriving from the town of Landsberg in Bavaria, Germany. The name is also associated with the town of Landsberg am Lech, situated in the upper Bavarian administrative region of Swabia. The meaning of the name is thought to be 'land mountain' or 'land castle' in German.
The Landsberg surname is commonly found among Jewish families, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent. Many Jewish families adopted surnames in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the name Landsberg may have been chosen in reference to the town of origin or as an identifier for a family that once lived or owned land in Landsberg.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Landsberg have made notable contributions in various fields, including academics, arts, business, and politics. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the ancestral connections to the historic town of Landsberg in Germany.
There are approximately 120 people named Landsberg in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Landsberg.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Neal
- Richard
Female
- Lesley
- Polly
- Shirley
- Tracy
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
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