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UK surname

Langdell

A locational surname derived from a long valley or dell.

In the 1881 census there were 31 people recorded with the Langdell surname, ranking it #29,218 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 121, ranked #27,399, up from #29,218 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Torbay, Birmingham and South Ribble.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Langdell is 150 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 290.3%.

1881 census count

31

Ranked #29,218

Modern count

121

2016, ranked #27,399

Peak year

2002

150 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Langdell had 31 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,218 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016, ranked #27,399.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 61 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Langdell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Langdell surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Langdell 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 17 #30,267
1861 historical 39 #29,099
1881 historical 31 #29,218
1891 historical 61 #29,103
1901 historical 55 #28,064
1911 historical 55 #27,313
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 137 #22,922
1999 modern 136 #23,186
2000 modern 140 #22,752
2001 modern 138 #22,647
2002 modern 150 #21,913
2003 modern 136 #23,045
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 139 #22,887
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 136 #24,004
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 141 #24,460
2011 modern 143 #24,056
2012 modern 133 #25,187
2013 modern 132 #25,789
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 121 #27,399

Geography

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Where Langdells 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 Torbay, Birmingham, South Ribble and South Derbyshire. 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 Torbay 019 Torbay
2 Birmingham 085 Birmingham
3 Birmingham 004 Birmingham
4 South Ribble 006 South Ribble
5 South Derbyshire 011 South Derbyshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Langdell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Langdell

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Langdell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Langdell household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Langdell is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Langdell is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Langdell falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Langdell 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Langdell

The surname Langdell originates from England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "lang" meaning long and "dell" meaning valley, suggesting that the name was given to someone who lived near or worked in a long valley.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Langdell can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1194, where it appears as "Langedala". This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name was also documented in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire from 1273, where it was spelled as "Longedell". This variation in spelling was common during this time period due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Langdell was Sir John Langdell, who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire and served as a member of parliament for the county in 1388.

Another notable figure with this surname was William Langdell (1499-1579), who was a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the Langdell family had established themselves in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, where Thomas Langdell (1616-1690) was a respected clergyman and author of several religious texts.

During the 18th century, John Langdell (1737-1819) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Bristol, known for his contributions to the city's cultural and educational institutions.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Christopher Columbus Langdell (1826-1906), a renowned legal scholar and professor at Harvard Law School. He is credited with developing the case method of legal instruction, which became a standard approach in law schools across the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Langdell has been associated with various places in England, such as Langdell Hill in Oxfordshire and Langdell Farm in Buckinghamshire, further reinforcing its geographical origins and connection to the landscape.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Langdell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Langdell 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. Warwickshire leads with 13 Langdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.05x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 13 17.05x
Northamptonshire 5 17.58x
Staffordshire 5 4.90x
Gloucestershire 3 5.06x
Lancashire 2 0.56x
Middlesex 2 0.66x
Hampshire 1 1.61x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 7 Langdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.33x.

Place Total Index
Aston 7 33.33x
Birmingham 6 23.61x
West Bromwich 5 85.62x
Ecton 3 5000.00x
Great Badminton 3 6000.00x
Bootle Cum Linacre 2 70.18x
Islington London 2 6.82x
Northampton Priory St 2 116.96x
Carisbrooke 1 116.28x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Mary 3
Alice 1
Ann 1
Eliza 1
Emma 1
Florey 1
Frances 1
Jane 1
Lizzie 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 5
Thomas 4
William 3
John 1
Joseph 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Langdell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Langdell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 31 people were recorded with the Langdell surname. That placed it at #29,218 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Langdell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016. That gives Langdell a modern rank of #27,399.

What does the Langdell surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a long valley or dell.

What does the Langdell map show?

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