Landsberger

Landsberger is a German-language surname and toponym. It originates from Landsberg, a place name formed from the elements land and berg, meaning a hill or mountain. The suffix -er denotes an inhabitant or native, so Landsberger originally referred to a person from Landsberg.

As a surname, Landsberger is found primarily in German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities. It has also been adopted by families in Jewish communities who took toponymic surnames in Central and Eastern Europe. Through migration in the 19th and 20th centuries, bearers spread to North America, Israel, and other parts of the world.

In addition to being a surname, Landsberger appears in geographic and urban naming. For example, Landsberger Allee is a major street in Berlin. The name can also appear in the names of districts, institutions, or businesses affiliated with or named after Landsberg.

The usage of Landsberger in media or literature is limited and varies by context; it is primarily encountered as a surname or geographic toponym.

See also Landsberg (disambiguation) and Landsberger Allee.