UK surname
A French toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "the monk" or "the hermit."
In the 1881 census there were 27 people recorded with the Lamon surname, ranking it #29,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 51, ranked #34,838, down from #29,793 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Christ Church Spitalfields, Dover St James, Dover St Mary and Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lamon is 117 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 88.9%.
1881 census count
27
Ranked #29,793
Modern count
51
2016, ranked #34,838
Peak year
1861
117 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lamon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lamon surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 66 | #21,617 |
| 1861 | historical | 117 | #18,635 |
| 1881 | historical | 27 | #29,793 |
| 1891 | historical | 39 | #31,257 |
| 1901 | historical | 23 | #31,466 |
| 1911 | historical | 8 | #32,903 |
| 1997 | modern | 52 | #32,444 |
| 1998 | modern | 55 | #32,399 |
| 1999 | modern | 50 | #33,041 |
| 2000 | modern | 56 | #32,514 |
| 2001 | modern | 48 | #33,129 |
| 2002 | modern | 47 | #33,548 |
| 2003 | modern | 40 | #34,215 |
| 2004 | modern | 39 | #34,477 |
| 2005 | modern | 43 | #34,328 |
| 2006 | modern | 46 | #34,415 |
| 2007 | modern | 49 | #34,422 |
| 2008 | modern | 53 | #34,315 |
| 2009 | modern | 51 | #34,612 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 46 | #35,047 |
| 2012 | modern | 51 | #34,756 |
| 2013 | modern | 53 | #34,715 |
| 2014 | modern | 52 | #34,803 |
| 2015 | modern | 51 | #34,834 |
| 2016 | modern | 51 | #34,838 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Christ Church Spitalfields, Dover St James, Dover St Mary, Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a, St Dunstan Stepney and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ Church Spitalfields | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Dover St James, Dover St Mary | Kent |
| 3 | Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a | Essex |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lamon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lamon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lamon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lamon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lamon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lamon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lamon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname LAMON is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "l'amont," which means "upstream" or "higher up." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived upstream or in an elevated area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAMON can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Valenciennes, a historical record from the city of Valenciennes in northern France, dating back to the 14th century. In this document, a certain Jean LAMON is mentioned as a resident of the city.
During the Middle Ages, the name LAMON was also present in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. It is believed that the name may have been introduced to Italy by French settlers or traders who had established themselves in the country.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name LAMON was Jacques LAMON (1520-1592), a French Protestant theologian and writer who was actively involved in the Protestant Reformation. He authored several religious works and was a prominent figure in the Huguenot community.
Another historically significant individual with the surname LAMON was Pierre LAMON (1610-1679), a French military engineer and architect. He was responsible for designing and constructing several fortifications and military structures in France during the reign of Louis XIV.
In the 18th century, the name LAMON can be found in records from the Duchy of Savoy, which is now part of Italy. One example is Pierre-François LAMON (1745-1812), a lawyer and magistrate who served in the Sardinian court during the rule of the House of Savoy.
Moving to the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name LAMON was David LAMON (1823-1901), an American politician and lawyer who served as a judge in Ohio and was actively involved in the anti-slavery movement.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Ward LAMON (1828-1893) was an American lawyer and author who served as a personal friend and biographer of President Abraham Lincoln. His book, "The Life of Abraham Lincoln," published in 1872, remains an important source of information about the 16th President of the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lamon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 8 Lamons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.56x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 | 2.56x |
| Lanarkshire | 5 | 5.87x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 1.14x |
| Surrey | 3 | 2.34x |
| Inverness-shire | 2 | 25.45x |
| Devon | 1 | 1.83x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.85x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.11x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 31.85x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 25.25x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.38x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glasgow in Lanarkshire leads with 5 Lamons recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.07x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 5 | 33.07x |
| Levenshulme | 5 | 1562.50x |
| West Horsley | 3 | 6000.00x |
| Clayton Le Moors | 2 | 327.87x |
| Inverness | 2 | 101.01x |
| Boness | 1 | 181.82x |
| Garston | 1 | 108.70x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 23.87x |
| Linthorpe | 1 | 64.10x |
| Southampton St Michael | 1 | 555.56x |
| Spitalfields London | 1 | 50.51x |
| St Mary Abchurch London | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 26.11x |
| Uxbridge | 1 | 333.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lamon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 27 people were recorded with the Lamon surname. That placed it at #29,793 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 51 in 2016. That gives Lamon a modern rank of #34,838.
A French toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "the monk" or "the hermit."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lamon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.