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UK surname

Landon

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "long hill."

In the 1881 census there were 565 people recorded with the Landon surname, ranking it #6,131 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 780, ranked #7,067, down from #6,131 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Llanelly. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stoke-on-Trent, Hyndburn and Barnsley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Landon is 823 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.1%.

1881 census count

565

Ranked #6,131

Modern count

780

2016, ranked #7,067

Peak year

1999

823 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Landon had 565 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,131 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 780 in 2016, ranked #7,067.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 630 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Landon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Landon surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Landon 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
1851 historical 318 #7,293
1861 historical 321 #7,938
1881 historical 565 #6,131
1891 historical 522 #7,170
1901 historical 630 #6,801
1911 historical 629 #6,594
1997 modern 720 #7,082
1998 modern 821 #6,624
1999 modern 823 #6,649
2000 modern 809 #6,711
2001 modern 764 #6,890
2002 modern 773 #6,966
2003 modern 779 #6,805
2004 modern 783 #6,791
2005 modern 763 #6,859
2006 modern 749 #6,989
2007 modern 754 #7,023
2008 modern 763 #7,017
2009 modern 775 #7,067
2010 modern 797 #7,052
2011 modern 778 #7,107
2012 modern 764 #7,126
2013 modern 767 #7,209
2014 modern 770 #7,213
2015 modern 777 #7,103
2016 modern 780 #7,067

Geography

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Where Landons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Llanelly and Blackburn. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stoke-on-Trent, Hyndburn and Barnsley. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Llanelly Carmarthenshire
5 Blackburn Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stoke-on-Trent 006 Stoke-on-Trent
2 Hyndburn 003 Hyndburn
3 Stoke-on-Trent 001 Stoke-on-Trent
4 Hyndburn 001 Hyndburn
5 Barnsley 002 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Landon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Landon

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Landon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Landon 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Landon is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Landon is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Landon falls in decile 7 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Landon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Landon

The surname Landon has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "land" and "dun," meaning "long hill" or "long ridge." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent geographical feature of this type.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Langedune." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings across England and provides valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals at that time.

In the 12th century, the name was recorded as "Langedun" in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer, detailing financial transactions and accounting for various counties.

The name evolved over time, with various spellings emerging, such as "Langdoun" and "Landoun," before eventually settling on the modern spelling of "Landon." These variations reflect the fluidity of name spellings during the Middle Ages, when standardization was not yet common practice.

One notable bearer of the Landon surname was Sir John Landon (c. 1420-1489), a prominent English politician and landowner during the Wars of the Roses. He served as a Member of Parliament and held significant influence in Gloucestershire.

Another notable figure was John Landon (c. 1510-1576), an English Protestant theologian and author. He was a noted reformer and played a significant role in the development of the Church of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Sir Lancelot Landon (c. 1620-1680) was a prominent English landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and was known for his support of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

Reverend Samuel Landon (1687-1756) was an influential English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of several parishes in Gloucestershire and wrote extensively on theological and moral topics.

In the 18th century, Charles Landon (1760-1839) was a renowned English engraver and artist. His intricate engravings and illustrations were highly regarded during his lifetime, and he contributed significantly to the development of book illustration in England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Landon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Landon 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 90 Landons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.63x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 90 1.63x
Lancashire 55 0.84x
Staffordshire 51 2.74x
Surrey 48 1.79x
Buckinghamshire 41 12.30x
Warwickshire 27 1.94x
Kent 26 1.38x
Worcestershire 23 3.20x
Devon 21 1.83x
Herefordshire 21 9.29x
Yorkshire 21 0.38x
Shropshire 20 4.20x
Somerset 18 2.03x
Carmarthenshire 11 4.74x
Northamptonshire 11 2.12x
Essex 10 0.92x
Hampshire 8 0.71x
Leicestershire 8 1.31x
Dorset 7 1.94x
Bedfordshire 6 2.10x
Cheshire 6 0.49x
Hertfordshire 6 1.58x
Berkshire 5 1.21x
Montgomeryshire 5 3.96x
Norfolk 5 0.59x
Oxfordshire 4 1.18x
Derbyshire 2 0.23x
Gloucestershire 2 0.19x
Lincolnshire 2 0.23x
Monmouthshire 2 0.50x
Lanarkshire 1 0.06x
Royal Navy 1 1.52x
Sussex 1 0.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire leads with 29 Landons recorded in 1881 and an index of 196.48x.

Place Total Index
Aylesbury 29 196.48x
Stoke Upon Trent 29 14.70x
St Pancras London 21 4.73x
St Marylebone London 17 5.78x
Lower Mitton 14 220.82x
Paddington London 13 6.42x
Gorton 12 19.52x
Hackney London 11 3.56x
Shrewsbury St Julian 10 84.89x
Aston 9 2.35x
Croydon 9 6.04x
Everton 9 4.32x
Hereford All Sts 9 86.96x
Rishton 9 117.34x
Rotherhithe 9 13.22x
Camberwell 8 2.27x
Margate St John Baptist 8 23.24x
Bath St Peter St Paul 7 178.57x
Frome 7 32.99x
Birmingham 6 1.30x
Clerkenwell London 6 4.61x
Edgmond 6 114.50x
Hulme 6 4.39x
Lambeth 6 1.25x
Llanelly 6 11.47x
Upper Bullingham 6 3000.00x
Warrington 6 7.74x
Wolborough 6 41.38x
Wolverhampton 6 4.19x
Allesley 5 273.22x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 5 9.83x
Emberton 5 409.84x
Hoyland Nether 5 37.34x
Lyme Regis 5 115.47x
Lympston 5 243.90x
Machynlleth 5 109.65x
Marham 5 352.11x
Putney 5 19.90x
Salford 5 2.60x
Upper Mitton 5 310.56x
Woodford 5 40.58x
Woolwich 5 7.20x
Armitage 4 165.29x
Chatham 4 7.73x
Cheshunt 4 30.12x
Crondall 4 65.90x
Islington London 4 0.75x
Ledbury 4 51.55x
Ledsham 4 784.31x
Loughborough 4 14.42x
Lower Bebington 4 55.33x
Melton Mowbray 4 36.40x
Northampton Priory St 4 12.86x
Stoke Newington London 4 9.32x
Alkrington 3 416.67x
Berkswich 3 265.49x
Bermondsey 3 1.83x
Frindsbury 3 42.31x
Great Creaton 3 508.47x
Llandingat 3 56.82x
Manchester 3 1.02x
Mile End Old Town London 3 2.56x
Newcastle Under Lyme 3 9.11x
Oxford St Thomas 3 18.89x
Ribbesford 3 50.08x
Romford 3 17.44x
Rugby 3 15.96x
Whitchurch 3 218.98x
Bedwellty 2 2.84x
East Teignmouth 2 42.64x
Edgbaston 2 4.64x
Hartley Wintney 2 58.82x
Hungerford 2 35.71x
Ivinghoe 2 76.92x
Peterborough 2 5.33x
Stafford St Mary 2 7.59x
Sutton Coldfield 2 13.69x
Thirsk 2 31.75x
Wallingford St Mary Le 2 85.47x
Wandsworth 2 3.77x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 28
Elizabeth 20
Jane 17
Louisa 12
Sarah 12
Ann 9
Emma 9
Emily 8
Hannah 8
Lucy 8
Annie 6
Edith 6
Eliza 6
Margaret 6
Caroline 5
Ellen 5
Susan 5
Jessie 4
Ada 3
Alice 3
Amy 3
Anne 3
Catherine 3
Esther 3
Ethel 3
Frances 3
Maria 3
Maud 3
Rose 3
Agnes 2
Augusta 2
Charlotte 2
Eleanor 2
Elizbth. 2
Gertrude 2
Harriet 2
Janet 2
Jeanette 2
Julia 2
Kate 2
Katherine 2
Laura 2
Letitia 2
Mabel 2
Martha 2
Matilda 2
Sophia 2
Beatrice 1
Bertha 1
Winnifrid 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 28
John 24
George 17
James 16
Thomas 14
Edward 13
Henry 12
Charles 11
Frederick 8
Harry 7
Alfred 6
Joseph 6
Arthur 5
David 5
Albert 4
Richard 4
Walter 4
Ernest 3
Frank 3
Samuel 3
Thos. 3
Whittington 3
Willm. 3
Archibald 2
Edwin 2
Francis 2
Frederic 2
Fredk. 2
Geo. 2
Herbert 2
J. 2
Jesse 2
Joshua 2
Saml. 2
Buckler 1
Cyril 1
Daniel 1
Douglas 1
Edw. 1
Fredk.J. 1
Godfrey 1
Gus 1
Guy 1
Gwylim 1
Harland 1
Hy. 1
Infant 1
J.A. 1
Jas.Wm. 1
Jos.W. 1

FAQ

Landon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Landon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 565 people were recorded with the Landon surname. That placed it at #6,131 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Landon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 780 in 2016. That gives Landon a modern rank of #7,067.

What does the Landon surname mean?

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "long hill."

What does the Landon map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Landon 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.