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Landis

Landis is a surname of Germanic origin. It is generally regarded as a toponymic or descriptive surname, arising from an association with land, territory, or a specific locality. The name spread beyond German-speaking regions through migration and represents a number of unrelated family lines that adopted the surname independently.

In North America and parts of Europe, Landis is a relatively common surname, particularly among populations

Because it is a surname used by many individuals, Landis has been borne by various public figures

with
German,
Swiss,
or
Alsatian
ancestry.
Over
time,
the
name
has
also
appeared
in
a
variety
of
spellings
and
transliterations,
reflecting
regional
linguistic
changes
and
census
recording
practices.
in
politics,
science,
the
arts,
and
sports.
Some
places
and
enterprises
may
bear
the
name
as
an
homage
to
families
with
the
surname.
The
use
of
Landis
in
contemporary
contexts
is
largely
as
a
family
name
and
rarely
as
a
given
name.