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UK surname

Lebon

A French surname meaning "the good" or "the handsome."

In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Lebon surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 128, ranked #26,401, up from #27,314 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wandsworth, Tunbridge Wells and Gwynedd.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lebon is 136 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 184.4%.

1881 census count

45

Ranked #27,314

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2013

136 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lebon had 45 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,314 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 72 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lebon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lebon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lebon 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 18 #31,580
1881 historical 45 #27,314
1891 historical 50 #30,253
1901 historical 67 #26,703
1911 historical 72 #25,642
1997 modern 93 #27,932
1998 modern 104 #26,981
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 108 #26,486
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 124 #26,432
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Lebons 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 Wandsworth, Tunbridge Wells, Gwynedd and Ribble Valley. 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 Wandsworth 014 Wandsworth
2 Tunbridge Wells 014 Tunbridge Wells
3 Gwynedd 006 Gwynedd
4 Wandsworth 011 Wandsworth
5 Ribble Valley 002 Ribble Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lebon

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lebon

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lebon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lebon 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lebon 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

Lebon is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Lebon 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 Lebon 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lebon

The surname LEBON originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "le bon" which translates to "the good" or "the virtuous one". The name was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone of good moral character or kindly disposition.

The earliest recorded examples of the LEBON surname date back to the 13th century in regions of northern France such as Normandy and Picardy. Some of the earliest references can be found in tax rolls and census records from that time. In the famous Domesday Book from 1086, there are no direct mentions of the name LEBON, though variations like "le Bone" and "le Bun" appear occasionally.

One notable bearer of the LEBON name was Jean LEBON, a French merchant and explorer born in 1592 who traveled extensively throughout the Americas and the West Indies. His journals provide valuable insights into the trade routes and colonial endeavors of that era.

Another prominent figure was Pierre LEBON, a French Revolutionary leader born in 1767. He played a key role in the Reign of Terror and was eventually guillotined in 1794 for his extremist views.

In the 19th century, Jacques LEBON (1804-1870) was a respected French painter and engraver from Paris. His works depicting scenes of everyday life and landscapes are featured in several major museums throughout Europe.

Marie LEBON (1865-1947) was a pioneering French educator who founded one of the first schools for the deaf in Paris. Her innovative teaching methods helped pave the way for greater inclusion and accessibility for the hearing impaired.

Finally, Gustave LEBON (1841-1931) was an influential French social psychologist and sociologist. His seminal work "The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind" explored theories of crowd psychology and collective behavior that impacted the burgeoning field of social psychology.

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1881 census detail

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Lebon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lebon 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. Middlesex leads with 18 Lebons recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.19x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 18 4.19x
Staffordshire 13 8.97x
Suffolk 7 13.39x
Warwickshire 6 5.54x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 7 Lebons recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.09x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 7 29.09x
Shoreditch London 7 37.63x
Stowmarket 7 1166.67x
Sutton Coldfield 6 526.32x
Walsall Borough 6 535.71x
West Bromwich 5 60.31x
Westminster St John 3 57.36x
Tipton 2 45.05x
Islington London 1 2.40x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Clara 3
Mary 3
Emily 2
Ada 1
Angel 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Betsy 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Florance 1
Florence 1
Grace 1
Harriet 1
Jean 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 6
William 3
Christopher 2
Frank 2
John 2
Charles 1
Gustav 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Lebon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lebon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Lebon surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lebon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Lebon a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Lebon surname mean?

A French surname meaning "the good" or "the handsome."

What does the Lebon map show?

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