UK surname
An English habitational name from a place called Langon, derived from the French words "long" and "gazon" meaning "long greensward".
In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Langon surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #31,914 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Redruth, Phillack and Truro St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Langon is 119 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 8.3%.
1881 census count
12
Ranked #31,914
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1861
119 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Langon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Langon 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 | 47 | #24,810 |
| 1861 | historical | 119 | #18,393 |
| 1881 | historical | 12 | #31,914 |
| 1891 | historical | 54 | #29,849 |
| 1901 | historical | 28 | #30,951 |
| 1911 | historical | 18 | #31,542 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 16 | #36,361 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 7 | #37,293 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 12 | #36,835 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 15 | #36,793 |
| 2008 | modern | 15 | #36,843 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Redruth, Phillack, Truro St Mary, Toxteth Park and St Hilary. 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 | Redruth | Cornwall |
| 2 | Phillack | Cornwall |
| 3 | Truro St Mary | Cornwall |
| 4 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Hilary | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Langon 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 Langon, 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 Langon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Langon 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, Langon 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 Langon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Langon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Langon originates from France, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Old French word 'langun', which means 'long' or 'tall', suggesting a physical characteristic of the original bearer.
Langon is a place name found in the Gironde region of southwestern France, near Bordeaux. The town's name is believed to have influenced the development of the surname, potentially referring to someone who hailed from or resided in that area.
Historical records indicate that the Langon surname appeared in various spellings, such as Langon, Langun, and Longon, during the 12th and 13th centuries. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and tenants in England after the Norman Conquest.
Among the notable individuals who bore the Langon surname, Jean Langon (c. 1420-1492) was a prominent French theologian and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Avranches. Another notable figure was Pierre Langon (1568-1634), a French architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris during the early 17th century.
In England, Sir John Langon (1560-1624) was a respected politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Sir William Langon (1670-1735), an English nobleman and landowner, inherited significant estates in Gloucestershire and played a role in local governance.
Across the Atlantic, Jacques Langon (1675-1749) was a French-Canadian colonist and farmer who settled in the region of Quebec, establishing one of the earliest European settlements in the area. His descendants carried on the Langon name, contributing to the growth and development of the French-Canadian population.
While these are just a few examples, the Langon surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, reflecting the diverse origins and experiences of those who bore this name throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Langon 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. Channel Islands leads with 7 Langons recorded in 1881 and an index of 127.50x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 7 | 127.50x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.82x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 25.58x |
| Devon | 2 | 5.19x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 4.28x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.58x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Peter Port in Channel Islands leads with 7 Langons recorded in 1881 and an index of 686.27x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter Port | 7 | 686.27x |
| Willingham | 3 | 3000.00x |
| Aston | 2 | 15.55x |
| Compton | 2 | 6666.67x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 26.88x |
| Parr | 1 | 126.58x |
| Wavertree | 1 | 142.86x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 42.92x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Langon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Langon surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Langon a modern rank of #37,501.
An English habitational name from a place called Langon, derived from the French words "long" and "gazon" meaning "long greensward".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Langon 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.