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UK surname

Landi

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or near a clearing or pasture.

In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Landi surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 125, ranked #26,827, up from #31,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Enfield and Mendip.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Landi is 131 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 733.3%.

1881 census count

15

Ranked #31,451

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2010

131 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Landi had 15 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 27 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Landi surname distribution map

The map shows where the Landi surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Landi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Landi over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 15 #31,451
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 112 #26,044
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 105 #27,181
2005 modern 109 #26,583
2006 modern 117 #25,695
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 124 #25,957
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 126 #26,060
2012 modern 123 #26,561
2013 modern 125 #26,695
2014 modern 123 #27,206
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Landis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Waltham Forest, Enfield, Mendip, Stafford and Windsor and Maidenhead. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Waltham Forest 026 Waltham Forest
2 Enfield 032 Enfield
3 Mendip 013 Mendip
4 Stafford 015 Stafford
5 Windsor and Maidenhead 016 Windsor and Maidenhead

Forenames

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First names often paired with Landi

These lists show first names that appear often with the Landi surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Landi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Landi, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Landi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Landi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Landi is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Landi is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Landi falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Landi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Landi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Landi

The surname Landi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "landa," which means "barren land" or "wasteland." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on uncultivated or uninhabited lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Landi can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions such as Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Some of these records include the mention of Landi families or individuals in city records, land transactions, and legal documents.

One notable example is the appearance of the name Landi in the "Liber Censuum" (Book of Census) from the late 12th century, which documented land ownership and taxation in the Papal States. This suggests that the Landi family held significant landholdings in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Landi family gained prominence in the city of Piacenza, where they held positions of power and influence. One of the most famous members of this family was Uberto Landi (1310-1390), a condottiero (mercenary leader) who served under various rulers and played a crucial role in the wars between the Visconti and Gonzaga families.

Another notable figure with the surname Landi was Costanzo Landi (1520-1562), an Italian poet and dramatist from Piacenza. His works, such as the pastoral play "La Vita Rustica," were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Landi family established a presence in Naples, where they became involved in the legal profession. Camillo Landi (1615-1690), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Naples, authored several influential works on law and jurisprudence.

Throughout history, the surname Landi has also been associated with various place names, such as Landi (a comune in the province of Piacenza), Landino (a village in Tuscany), and Landinelli (a locality in Emilia-Romagna). These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname or vice versa.

Other notable individuals with the surname Landi include Ortensio Landi (1512-1598), an Italian philosopher and writer from Milan, and Gaspare Landi (1756-1830), an Italian painter and engraver from Piacenza.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Landi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Landi surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 11 Landis recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.53x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 7.53x
Kent 2 4.01x
Yorkshire 2 1.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrew Holborn London in Middlesex leads with 8 Landis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1269.84x.

Place Total Index
St Andrew Holborn London 8 1269.84x
St Giles Cripplegate 3 1578.95x
Holy Trinity 2 57.47x
Maidstone 1 67.57x
Ramsgate 1 123.46x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Landi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Maria 2
Agnes 1
Barbara 1
Beatrice 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Landi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Romolo 2
Damak 1
Daniel 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Orland 1

FAQ

Landi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Landi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Landi surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Landi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Landi a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Landi surname mean?

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or near a clearing or pasture.

What does the Landi map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Landi bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.