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UK surname

Leblond

A French surname meaning 'the blonde one'.

In the 1881 census there were 52 people recorded with the Leblond surname, ranking it #26,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 138, ranked #25,127, up from #26,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Derby, Wiltshire and Hattonrigg.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Leblond is 149 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 165.4%.

1881 census count

52

Ranked #26,281

Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2012

149 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Leblond had 52 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,281 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 79 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Leblond surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Leblond surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Leblond 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 31 #27,734
1861 historical 18 #31,580
1881 historical 52 #26,281
1891 historical 66 #28,541
1901 historical 74 #25,958
1911 historical 79 #24,903
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 133 #23,308
1999 modern 141 #22,702
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 140 #22,441
2002 modern 144 #22,501
2003 modern 146 #22,069
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 139 #23,044
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 140 #23,511
2009 modern 141 #23,907
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 149 #23,372
2013 modern 145 #24,207
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Leblonds 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 Derby, Wiltshire, Hattonrigg and South Tyneside. 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 Derby 031 Derby
2 Wiltshire 027 Wiltshire
3 Derby 030 Derby
4 Hattonrigg North Lanarkshire
5 South Tyneside 015 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Leblond

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Leblond

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Leblond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Leblond household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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, Leblond 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

Leblond is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Leblond falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Leblond

The surname LEBLOND originates from France and dates back to the early Middle Ages around the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "blond" meaning "blonde or fair-haired." The name was likely a descriptive nickname initially given to someone with blonde hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEBLOND name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already spread from France to England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillaume LEBLOND was a French priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Auxerre from 1233 to 1249. He was born around 1180 in Auxerre, Burgundy, and died in 1249.

During the 14th century, a man named Jean LEBLOND was a French knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1310 in Normandy and died in battle in 1356.

In the 16th century, a renowned French poet and writer named Claude LEBLOND was born in 1564 in Paris. He was known for his satirical works and died in 1634.

Moving to the 17th century, a notable figure was Jacques LEBLOND, a French architect and landscape designer born in 1670 in Auxerre. He was influential in the development of the French formal garden style and died in 1741.

Another prominent individual with the LEBLOND surname was Jean-Baptiste LEBLOND, a French writer and educator who lived from 1679 to 1719. He was born in Autun, Burgundy, and is known for his works on education and philosophy.

The LEBLOND name has its roots in France and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was likely a descriptive nickname for someone with blonde hair. Over the centuries, it has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including religion, military, literature, architecture, and education.

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1881 census detail

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Leblond families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Leblond 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. Channel Islands leads with 34 Leblonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 152.74x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 34 152.74x
Middlesex 16 2.13x
Surrey 11 3.01x
Lanarkshire 7 2.88x
Hampshire 6 3.90x
Cornwall 1 1.18x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.99x
Warwickshire 1 0.53x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 17 Leblonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 234.48x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 17 234.48x
Hackney London 7 16.62x
Kingston On Thames 7 79.64x
Trinity 7 1346.15x
Hamilton 6 88.63x
South Stoneham 6 179.64x
St Pancras London 6 9.92x
Newington 4 14.41x
St Michaelinthe Vale 4 506.33x
St Saviour 4 325.20x
Islington London 3 4.12x
St Peter Port 2 48.54x
Biggar 1 181.82x
Falmouth 1 33.22x
Stretton On Dunsmore 1 588.24x
Walesby 1 1428.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Maria 3
Marie 3
Amelia 2
Annie 2
Edith 2
Harriet 2
Mary 2
Adele 1
Adelina 1
Agnes 1
Ann 1
Anne 1
Bertha 1
Caroline 1
Clara 1
Elestine 1
Emma 1
Esperance 1
Esther 1
Eugenie 1
Evelyn 1
Felcite 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Laura 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
Nathalie 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Peter 3
Francis 2
George 2
Philip 2
Abraham 1
Alex 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Eclestin 1
Edgar 1
Edward 1
Emma 1
Emmanuel 1
Ernest 1
Espirit 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Graham 1
James 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Nicholas 1
Pierre 1
Prosper 1
Samuel 1
William 1

FAQ

Leblond surname: questions and answers

How common was the Leblond surname in 1881?

In 1881, 52 people were recorded with the Leblond surname. That placed it at #26,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Leblond surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Leblond a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Leblond surname mean?

A French surname meaning 'the blonde one'.

What does the Leblond map show?

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