UK surname
A variant of the English surname "Leonard," derived from the Germanic elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave or hardy).
In the 1881 census there were 265 people recorded with the Lenard surname, ranking it #10,612 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 96, ranked #31,684, down from #10,612 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St James Clerkenwell and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lenard is 289 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 63.8%.
1881 census count
265
Ranked #10,612
Modern count
96
2016, ranked #31,684
Peak year
1851
289 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lenard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lenard surname density by area, 1881 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 | 289 | #7,860 |
| 1861 | historical | 261 | #9,481 |
| 1881 | historical | 265 | #10,612 |
| 1891 | historical | 178 | #16,264 |
| 1901 | historical | 146 | #18,335 |
| 1911 | historical | 131 | #19,404 |
| 1997 | modern | 44 | #33,275 |
| 1998 | modern | 40 | #33,856 |
| 1999 | modern | 43 | #33,683 |
| 2000 | modern | 43 | #33,709 |
| 2001 | modern | 41 | #33,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 46 | #33,631 |
| 2003 | modern | 38 | #34,361 |
| 2004 | modern | 37 | #34,640 |
| 2005 | modern | 46 | #34,081 |
| 2006 | modern | 47 | #34,335 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 61 | #33,655 |
| 2009 | modern | 65 | #33,611 |
| 2010 | modern | 67 | #33,713 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 76 | #33,191 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 85 | #32,743 |
| 2015 | modern | 94 | #31,872 |
| 2016 | modern | 96 | #31,684 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St James Clerkenwell, Manchester, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and Liverpool. 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 | Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) | Glamorganshire |
| 2 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lenard 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 Lenard, 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 Lenard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lenard 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, Lenard 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 Lenard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lenard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lenard has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Leonard, which is derived from the Germanic elements "leun" meaning "lion" and "hart" meaning "hardy" or "brave."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lenard can be found in various medieval records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Leonardus." It is also found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the same period, listed as "Lenard."
During the 14th century, the surname Lenard was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, with references found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379.
One notable individual with this surname was Sir John Lenard, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Lincolnshire during the late 14th century. He is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Scrivelsby from 1382.
In the 15th century, the surname Lenard appeared in various parish records across England, with spellings such as "Lennard" and "Lennerd." This period also saw the emergence of place names derived from the surname, such as Lenard's Green in Buckinghamshire.
During the 16th century, the surname Lenard was carried by several notable individuals, including William Lenard (c. 1510-1580), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. Another figure was Sir Sampson Lenard (1545-1615), who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1609.
In the 17th century, the surname Lenard continued to be well-represented in England, with several prominent individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Samuel Lenard (1625-1689), a renowned Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of Langford, Essex.
Another notable individual with this surname was Sir Thomas Lenard (1638-1712), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire in the late 17th century. He was also a prominent supporter of the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
As the centuries progressed, the surname Lenard continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lenard 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. Lancashire leads with 54 Lenards recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.77x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 54 | 1.77x |
| Middlesex | 27 | 1.05x |
| Surrey | 22 | 1.76x |
| Durham | 19 | 2.49x |
| Lanarkshire | 19 | 2.29x |
| Yorkshire | 19 | 0.75x |
| Cambridgeshire | 17 | 10.46x |
| Cheshire | 9 | 1.59x |
| Cumberland | 9 | 4.08x |
| Wiltshire | 9 | 3.97x |
| Angus | 7 | 2.95x |
| Glamorgan | 7 | 1.57x |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 1.46x |
| Sussex | 6 | 1.39x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 0.93x |
| Essex | 3 | 0.59x |
| Huntingdonshire | 3 | 5.89x |
| Renfrewshire | 3 | 1.51x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 0.69x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 0.50x |
| Devon | 2 | 0.37x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0.58x |
| Somerset | 2 | 0.48x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 0.42x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 0.64x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.20x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.11x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.35x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.12x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0.32x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 2.59x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Guilden Morden in Cambridgeshire leads with 17 Lenards recorded in 1881 and an index of 1976.74x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lenard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 24 |
| Elizabeth | 14 |
| Sarah | 11 |
| Margaret | 6 |
| Catherine | 4 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Bridget | 3 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Florence | 3 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Maria | 3 |
| Rachel | 3 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Harriett | 2 |
| Susan | 2 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Benj. | 1 |
| Besey | 1 |
| Brione | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Celia | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Elica | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Elizebth. | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Elsey | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Ida | 1 |
| Isabell | 1 |
| Jeneta | 1 |
| Lillia | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Margrat | 1 |
| Margret | 1 |
| Maryann | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Nancy | 1 |
| Phoebe | 1 |
| Rebeca | 1 |
| Roosy | 1 |
| Rosanna | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Ruth | 1 |
| Sopia | 1 |
| Susanna | 1 |
| Yacoba | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lenard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 16 |
| James | 12 |
| William | 7 |
| Thomas | 6 |
| Daniel | 5 |
| Joseph | 5 |
| Patrick | 5 |
| Henry | 4 |
| Michael | 4 |
| Edward | 3 |
| David | 2 |
| George | 2 |
| Martin | 2 |
| Peter | 2 |
| Richard | 2 |
| Robert | 2 |
| Alfred | 1 |
| Archibald | 1 |
| Arthur | 1 |
| Azaria | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Clemant | 1 |
| Enoch | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Frank | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| G.W. | 1 |
| Isaac | 1 |
| Mathew | 1 |
| Matthew | 1 |
| Michell | 1 |
| Nicholas | 1 |
| Samual | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| Thos. | 1 |
| Wm. | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 265 people were recorded with the Lenard surname. That placed it at #10,612 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 96 in 2016. That gives Lenard a modern rank of #31,684.
A variant of the English surname "Leonard," derived from the Germanic elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave or hardy).
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lenard 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.