There are
2401
Landwehrs in the USA
Landwehr is the
12831st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Landwehr

JohannPhilipp

Johann Philipp Langewehr was a German painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

TriciaLeigh

Tricia Leigh Fisher is an American actress and singer, known for her roles in films such as 'Pretty Smart' and 'Book of Love'. She is the daughter of Eddie Fisher and Connie Stevens.

RandyLandwehr

Randy Landwehr is a former professional American football player who played as a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980s.

MichaelLandwehr

Michael Landwehr is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04.

RogerVan

Roger Van Lanen is an American musician and songwriter, known for his contributions to the band The Landwehr.

EllenLand-Weber

Ellen Land-Weber is an American artist and painter known for her abstract and mixed-media works.

GerryLandwehr

Gerry Landwehr is a Canadian luger who competed in the 1980s and 1990s, representing Canada in multiple international competitions.

TomLandwehr

Tom Landwehr is an American lawyer and former commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

HansLandwehr

Hans Landwehr was a German footballer who played as a forward for Eintracht Braunschweig and the German national team in the 1950s and 1960s.

ChristianLandwehr

Christian Landwehr is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs, including VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln.

Landwehr Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Landwehr' is of German origin. It is derived from the German words 'Land' meaning 'land' and 'Wehr' meaning 'defense' or 'protection.' The name likely originated as a surname for someone who lived near or served in a land defense or protection unit.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Landwehr' is primarily found in Germany, particularly in the regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Hesse. It is less common in other German-speaking countries and has a limited presence in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Landwehr' include 'Landgraf,' 'Landweer,' 'Landwer,' 'Langewehr,' 'Landewehr,' 'Landewiers,' 'Lauthwein,' 'Landweir,' 'Langwehr,' and 'Landfer.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere has been limited research on the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Landwehr.' However, it is likely that individuals with the surname may have emigrated from Germany to other countries, particularly during periods of German emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.