UK surname
A locative surname referring to someone from a place called Landford.
In the 1881 census there were 53 people recorded with the Landford surname, ranking it #26,134 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #26,134 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Portsmouth, Portsea and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Landford is 266 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 86.8%.
1881 census count
53
Ranked #26,134
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1861
266 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Landford surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Landford surname density by area, 1911 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 | 110 | #16,093 |
| 1861 | historical | 266 | #9,318 |
| 1881 | historical | 53 | #26,134 |
| 1891 | historical | 116 | #21,766 |
| 1901 | historical | 94 | #23,588 |
| 1911 | historical | 192 | #15,342 |
| 1997 | modern | 16 | #36,292 |
| 1998 | modern | 11 | #36,908 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 5 | #37,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 6 | #37,837 |
| 2008 | modern | 6 | #37,883 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Portsmouth, Portsea, St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace, Walsingham, Great and Blackburn. 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 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| 3 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | Walsingham, Great | Norfolk |
| 5 | Blackburn | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Landford 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 Landford, 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 Landford surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Landford 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, Landford 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 Landford is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Landford, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Landford is an English locational name that derives from the place name of Langford, which means "long ford" or "long river crossing." The name's origins can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times, when it was initially spelled as "Langford" or "Langeford."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landford can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various forms, such as "Langeford" and "Langford," indicating the presence of individuals or families associated with the place name.
During the Middle Ages, the name Landford was primarily concentrated in the counties of Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, where several settlements bearing the name Langford existed. These areas were likely the original homes of families who adopted the surname derived from their place of residence or origin.
Notable individuals with the surname Landford include Sir William Landford (1495-1559), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Bedfordshire. Another notable figure was John Landford (1610-1678), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as the rector of Langford Budville in Somerset.
In the 17th century, the name Landford appeared in various records, such as parish registers and legal documents. For instance, Robert Landford (1635-1701) was a merchant and alderman in the City of London, while Thomas Landford (1672-1738) was a notable clockmaker and inventor from Wiltshire.
Moving into the 18th century, the surname Landford continued to be associated with individuals of significance, such as Edward Landford (1701-1776), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Somerset who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.
Throughout its history, the surname Landford has undergone various spellings and variations, including Langford, Lanford, and Langforde, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the Anglo-Saxon concept of a "long ford" or river crossing.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Landford 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. Middlesex leads with 13 Landfords recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.67x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 13 | 2.67x |
| Hampshire | 12 | 12.01x |
| Bedfordshire | 5 | 19.80x |
| Devon | 3 | 2.96x |
| Monmouthshire | 3 | 8.51x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.26x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.20x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.35x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.63x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 2.73x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 17.21x |
| Somerset | 1 | 1.27x |
| Westmorland | 1 | 9.33x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 1.57x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Alverstoke in Hampshire leads with 8 Landfords recorded in 1881 and an index of 220.99x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Alverstoke | 8 | 220.99x |
| Sandy | 5 | 1111.11x |
| Portsea | 4 | 20.42x |
| St George Hanover Square | 4 | 46.57x |
| Bedwellty | 3 | 48.23x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 7.64x |
| Aston | 2 | 5.91x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 11.15x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 2 | 25.58x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 9.46x |
| Burrow With Burrow | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 6.81x |
| Cholsey | 1 | 344.83x |
| Clent | 1 | 588.24x |
| Croydon | 1 | 7.58x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 12.89x |
| Hascombe | 1 | 1428.57x |
| High Ham | 1 | 526.32x |
| Instow | 1 | 909.09x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.35x |
| Middleton | 1 | 2500.00x |
| North Meols | 1 | 17.67x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 20.12x |
| Shoreham | 1 | 416.67x |
| St George Martyr London | 1 | 101.01x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Landford surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Landford surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 53 people were recorded with the Landford surname. That placed it at #26,134 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Landford a modern rank of #37,967.
A locative surname referring to someone from a place called Landford.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Landford 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.