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UK surname

Lansdell

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a long valley or dell.

In the 1881 census there were 254 people recorded with the Lansdell surname, ranking it #10,949 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 367, ranked #12,669, down from #10,949 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Lambeth and Hawkhurst, Etchingham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Norwich, South Norfolk and Harborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lansdell is 431 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 44.5%.

1881 census count

254

Ranked #10,949

Modern count

367

2016, ranked #12,669

Peak year

1911

431 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lansdell had 254 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,949 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 367 in 2016, ranked #12,669.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 431 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lansdell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lansdell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lansdell 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 151 #12,840
1861 historical 180 #13,057
1881 historical 254 #10,949
1891 historical 371 #9,405
1901 historical 390 #9,650
1911 historical 431 #8,789
1997 modern 403 #10,955
1998 modern 422 #10,928
1999 modern 410 #11,246
2000 modern 400 #11,402
2001 modern 414 #10,942
2002 modern 419 #11,059
2003 modern 396 #11,346
2004 modern 391 #11,468
2005 modern 379 #11,662
2006 modern 381 #11,644
2007 modern 393 #11,526
2008 modern 387 #11,767
2009 modern 381 #12,174
2010 modern 394 #12,131
2011 modern 375 #12,438
2012 modern 363 #12,592
2013 modern 363 #12,815
2014 modern 367 #12,801
2015 modern 362 #12,825
2016 modern 367 #12,669

Geography

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Where Lansdells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Lambeth, Hawkhurst, Etchingham and Brighton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Norwich, South Norfolk and Harborough. 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 Lambeth London (South Districts)
4 Hawkhurst, Etchingham Kent
5 Brighton Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Norwich 011 Norwich
2 South Norfolk 011 South Norfolk
3 South Norfolk 009 South Norfolk
4 Harborough 008 Harborough
5 Norwich 006 Norwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lansdell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lansdell

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Lansdell is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lansdell 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

Lansdell 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lansdell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Lansdell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lansdell

The surname Lansdell originates from England and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "land" and "dell," meaning "long valley" or "long dale." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone who resided in a long, narrow valley or dell.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lansdell appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1195. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, listing individuals who owed taxes or payments to the Crown. The entry mentions a certain "Robert de Langedole," which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, the name Lansdell is found in various medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire (1273), which refer to a "William de Langedole." This spelling variation further solidifies the connection between the name and the Old English words for "long valley."

During the 14th century, the surname Lansdell appeared in several manuscripts and records from different parts of England. One notable example is John Lansdell, who was born in Leicestershire around 1320 and served as a yeoman (a household attendant or retainer) to a local noble family.

In the 16th century, the Lansdell family had established themselves in the county of Lincolnshire. Historical records from this period mention a Thomas Lansdell, born in 1542, who was a merchant and landowner in the village of Spalding.

Another prominent figure with the surname Lansdell was Sir William Lansdell, who lived in the late 17th century. Born in 1655 in Oxfordshire, he was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Wallingford from 1685 to 1689.

During the 18th century, the Lansdell family expanded their presence in various parts of England. Notable individuals include Robert Lansdell (1712-1786), a wealthy banker and philanthropist from London, and Elizabeth Lansdell (1745-1825), a renowned author and playwright from Yorkshire.

In the 19th century, the Lansdell surname continued to be found throughout England, with several families establishing themselves in different regions. One notable figure was George Lansdell (1835-1904), a renowned explorer and writer who traveled extensively in Central Asia and Russia, documenting his experiences in numerous publications.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lansdell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lansdell 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. Surrey leads with 51 Lansdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.22x.

County Total Index
Surrey 51 4.22x
Kent 46 5.44x
Middlesex 43 1.74x
Norfolk 43 11.29x
Sussex 21 5.03x
Suffolk 10 3.31x
Lancashire 7 0.24x
Yorkshire 7 0.29x
Gloucestershire 6 1.23x
Somerset 6 1.50x
Essex 5 1.02x
Leicestershire 5 1.82x
Devon 3 0.58x
Northamptonshire 1 0.43x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hempnall in Norfolk leads with 22 Lansdells recorded in 1881 and an index of 2933.33x.

Place Total Index
Hempnall 22 2933.33x
Lambeth 12 5.55x
Lewisham 10 22.18x
Hawkhurst 9 342.21x
St Pancras London 8 4.01x
Tonbridge 8 26.24x
Camberwell 7 4.42x
Cranbrook 7 195.53x
Croydon 7 10.45x
North Burton 7 1521.74x
Willesden 7 29.98x
Bitton 6 141.84x
Chelsea London 6 8.04x
Frant 6 202.70x
Kensington London 6 4.36x
Wandsworth 6 25.16x
Windlesham 6 264.32x
Barkby 5 943.40x
Brenenden 5 458.72x
Earls Colne 5 370.37x
Ipswich St Margaret 5 48.83x
Tottenham 5 12.67x
West Moulsey 5 892.86x
Winfarthing 5 980.39x
Framingham Pigot 4 2000.00x
Hellingly 4 285.71x
Islington London 4 1.67x
Salford 4 4.63x
Stratton St Mary 4 754.72x
West Camel 4 1666.67x
Eastbourne 3 15.61x
Great Melton 3 1111.11x
Hastings St Mary In The 3 33.67x
Horsemonden 3 243.90x
Ipswich St Mary Stoke 3 107.14x
Merstham 3 389.61x
Sidbury 3 272.73x
Toxteth Park 3 3.01x
Brighton 2 2.37x
Clerkenwell London 2 3.42x
Ipswich St Clement 2 26.08x
Maidstone 2 7.94x
Marston Magna 2 769.23x
St George Hanover Square 2 4.58x
Carleton Rode 1 151.52x
Caterham 1 18.73x
Clapham 1 3.23x
Deal 1 13.87x
Ewell 1 39.22x
Finchley 1 10.53x
Forncett St Peter 1 192.31x
Framingham Earl 1 833.33x
Greenwich 1 2.54x
Guestling 1 147.06x
Hackney London 1 0.72x
Harrow 1 26.39x
Hastings St Mary 1 9.62x
Mickleham 1 147.06x
Northampton All Sts 1 12.64x
Norwich St Peter 1 40.00x
Redenhall 1 67.57x
Ticehurst 1 39.06x
Walton On Thames 1 18.05x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 15
Charles 10
George 10
James 8
Henry 7
Walter 7
Frederick 6
Thomas 6
John 5
Alfred 3
Arthur 3
Lawson 3
David 2
Edward 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Frederic 2
Herbert 2
Lewis 2
Percy 2
Richard 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Allen 1
Archibald 1
Curtis 1
Edwin 1
Florence 1
Frank 1
Frederck 1
Hugh 1
Isaac 1
J. 1
Jeremiah 1
Joseph 1
L.E. 1
Norman 1
Oliver 1
Peter 1
R. 1
Reginald 1
Robert 1
Sidney 1
W. 1
Zozovirr 1

FAQ

Lansdell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lansdell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 254 people were recorded with the Lansdell surname. That placed it at #10,949 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lansdell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 367 in 2016. That gives Lansdell a modern rank of #12,669.

What does the Lansdell surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a long valley or dell.

What does the Lansdell map show?

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