Friedlander

Friedlander is an American surname, derived from the German word "Friedlander," which translates to "Person from Friedland." Friedland is a name given to various locations in Europe, especially in Germany, Poland, and Russia, where a settlement or a fortified place was established by Teutonic Knights or other German military orders.

As a surname, Friedlander has been associated with many notable individuals, including:

* Louis Friedlander, a German writer, politician, and economist in 19th century.

* George Friedlander, an American chemist specializing in radiochemistry, discovery of the element technetium.

* Edwin Friedlander, an American astronomer, known for his work in variable star research.

* David Friedman-Friedlander is the election winner of the BJP's members from the state.

The surname Friedlander has also been associated with various cultural and linguistic influences, reflecting its origins in a multicultural and multilingual region. Friedlander family histories have been influenced by cultural immigration, wars, and social upheavals that have shaped the history of Europe, and consequently the United States.

Material records of some Friedlanders' ancestors trace their family foundation back to the Eastern European history and Germanic region traditions, German knights settlements in the 12th to 13th century.