Landt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Landt family

The surname Landt was first found in Switzerland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Chronicles suggest that the name did not always mean "von dem Land," that is "from the country-side," but, could also be either the mediaeval form of "Latte" (a crossbar) or refer to a boat landing.

Early History of the Landt family

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Landt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Landt, Lande, Landes, Landmann, Landtmann, Landman, Landtman, Lander, Landen, Landerer, Landers, Landmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Landt family

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Landt migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Landt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Helene Landt, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895

Landt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Heibert Landt, aged 11, who settled in America, in 1904
Mathilde Landt, aged 44, who landed in America from Germany, in 1904
Holger Landt, aged 22, who immigrated to America from Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1907
Wilhelm Landt, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Berlin, Germany, in 1907
Julius Landt, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Groggan, Austria, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Landt (post 1700) +

Aaron Landt (d. 1999), American actor, known for his work on Mr. Nobody (2009)
Susan Landt, American Associate Professor of Education at St. Norbert College
The Honorable Robert E. Landt, American County Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Martin Landt -Hayen (b. 1920), German U-Boat Commander during World War II
Dr Hermine Landt, British Research Associate in the Department of Physics, Durham University
Jørgen Landt (1751-1804), Danish priest, botanist and author