Find out how popular the last name Landsperger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Landsperger.

Landsperger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Landsperger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landsperger in America

Landsperger is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landsperger surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Landsperger.

The history of the last name Landsperger

The surname LANDSPERGER is of German origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the Old German word "landsberg," which referred to a town or fortified settlement situated on a hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LANDSPERGER can be found in the Bavarian town records of Landsberg am Lech, dating back to the late 1200s. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by individuals who resided in or near the town of Landsberg.

In the 15th century, the LANDSPERGER name appeared in various legal documents and property records across southern Germany, indicating that the family had established itself in the region. Notable individuals from this period include Johannes LANDSPERGER (c. 1430-1495), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Augsburg, and Konrad LANDSPERGER (1470-1539), a renowned goldsmith and engraver from Nuremberg.

As the LANDSPERGER family expanded and migrated, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as LANDTSPERGER, LANDSBERGER, and LANDSBERGHER. These alterations often reflected regional dialects or scribal preferences.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the LANDSPERGER family gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Johann Philipp LANDSPERGER (1625-1692) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Palatinate region of Germany. Additionally, Johann Baptist LANDSPERGER (1771-1839) was a German composer and organist known for his contributions to sacred music.

In the 19th century, the LANDSPERGER name appeared in literary works and historical accounts, further solidifying its place in German history. One notable figure was Carl Friedrich LANDSPERGER (1802-1876), a German writer and journalist who published several works on German culture and folklore.

While the surname LANDSPERGER is still found predominantly in Germany and neighboring countries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landsperger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Landsperger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Landsperger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Landsperger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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