Landi

Landi is a surname of Italian origin that is widely found in Italy and among Italian communities abroad. It is commonly classified as a toponymic or patronymic surname, with possible roots in medieval personal names such as Lando or in place-based names that indicated origin from a locality named Landi. The name is most prevalent in northern and central regions of Italy, and its bearers have contributed to public and cultural life across centuries. Variants and allied forms of the name can appear in historical records due to spelling variation and regional dialects.

In addition to its use as a surname, Landi may appear in toponymy and archival sources describing estates, families, or geographic features associated with the name. Within genealogical research, Landi is often encountered in records dating to the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Because Landi is found in diverse contexts, it has been the subject of biographical and historical entries in encyclopedic and genealogical works. The name also appears in modern media as a surname for individuals in fields such as science, art, sport, and public life.