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UK surname

Lannie

From a Scottish place name meaning "land enclosed by a hedge".

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Lannie surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 114, ranked #28,515, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Worcester and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lannie is 121 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1800.0%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2011

121 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lannie had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 34 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lannie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lannie surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lannie 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 34 #29,600
1997 modern 108 #25,788
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 106 #26,468
2002 modern 115 #25,749
2003 modern 109 #26,361
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 113 #25,974
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 118 #27,250
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Lannies 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 Worcester and Coventry. 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 Worcester 010 Worcester
2 Coventry 022 Coventry
3 Worcester 011 Worcester
4 Worcester 007 Worcester
5 Worcester 009 Worcester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lannie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lannie

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lannie, 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 Lannie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lannie 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, Lannie 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

Lannie is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Lannie 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lannie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Lannie

The surname Lannie has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "lann," meaning "enclosure" or "land," often referring to a farmhouse or estate surrounded by land.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Lannie can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which recorded the names of Scottish landowners and noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. Here, a certain "William de Lany" is mentioned, indicating the possible ancestral roots of the Lannie surname.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Lanyn," "Lanny," and "Lannye," reflecting the phonetic variations common in those times. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

In the 16th century, the Lannie surname was found in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. One notable figure from this period was John Lannie, born in 1548 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner.

The Lannies were also present in the Scottish Highlands, as evidenced by the birth of Angus Lannie in 1621 in Inverness-shire. Angus was a renowned cattle farmer and played a significant role in the local community.

In the 17th century, the name Lannie appeared in various historical records, including the Scottish Privy Council Registers and the Registers of the Great Seal of Scotland. One notable entry from 1678 mentions a "Robert Lannie of Drumchapel," which suggests the family's landholdings and influence in the region.

Another prominent figure was Margaret Lannie, born in 1732 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. She was a skilled weaver and played a crucial role in the local textile industry, which was a significant economic driver in 18th-century Scotland.

As the centuries passed, the Lannie surname spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with members of the family contributing to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and local governance.

Overall, the surname Lannie has a rich Scottish heritage, with its origins rooted in the Gaelic language and the historical landholdings of its bearers. From the 12th century onwards, the name has been documented in various forms, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of Scotland throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lannie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lannie 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. Lanarkshire leads with 4 Lannies recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.16x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 4 21.16x
Lancashire 1 1.44x
Midlothian 1 12.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. New Monkland in Lanarkshire leads with 4 Lannies recorded in 1881 and an index of 714.29x.

Place Total Index
New Monkland 4 714.29x
North Leith 1 277.78x
West Derby 1 49.26x

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 1

FAQ

Lannie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lannie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Lannie surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lannie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Lannie a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Lannie surname mean?

From a Scottish place name meaning "land enclosed by a hedge".

What does the Lannie map show?

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