Launis

Launis is a Finnish surname. It is relatively uncommon, but can be found throughout Finland, particularly in regions with a historical connection to the personal name Lauri, which is the Finnish equivalent of Lawrence. Surnames derived from personal names were a common way for surnames to originate in Finland. The etymology of Lauri itself traces back to the Latin Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" (an ancient Roman city). Therefore, "Launis" can be understood as a surname indicating an ancestral link, either direct or indirect, to someone named Lauri.