UK surname
Of Germanic origin, meaning brave, lion-hearted.
In the 1881 census there were 114 people recorded with the Lenord surname, ranking it #18,324 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 25, ranked #36,324, down from #18,324 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Wolverhampton and Stockport. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lenord is 144 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 78.1%.
1881 census count
114
Ranked #18,324
Modern count
25
2016, ranked #36,324
Peak year
1861
144 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lenord surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lenord 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 | 103 | #16,835 |
| 1861 | historical | 144 | #15,817 |
| 1881 | historical | 114 | #18,324 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 89 | #24,154 |
| 1997 | modern | 27 | #35,016 |
| 1998 | modern | 30 | #34,833 |
| 1999 | modern | 28 | #35,127 |
| 2000 | modern | 30 | #34,885 |
| 2001 | modern | 25 | #35,248 |
| 2002 | modern | 25 | #35,428 |
| 2003 | modern | 22 | #35,740 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 26 | #35,822 |
| 2007 | modern | 26 | #35,932 |
| 2008 | modern | 25 | #36,072 |
| 2009 | modern | 30 | #35,871 |
| 2010 | modern | 30 | #35,967 |
| 2011 | modern | 28 | #36,071 |
| 2012 | modern | 27 | #36,102 |
| 2013 | modern | 27 | #36,150 |
| 2014 | modern | 27 | #36,180 |
| 2015 | modern | 25 | #36,297 |
| 2016 | modern | 25 | #36,324 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Wolverhampton, Stockport, Rochdale and Nettleton. 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 | Prestbury | Cheshire |
| 2 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 4 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 5 | Nettleton | Lincolnshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lenord 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 Lenord, 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 Lenord surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lenord 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, Lenord 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 Lenord is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lenord, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lenord originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "lena" meaning "to lend" and "ord" meaning "point or promontory." This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on a borrowed or rented piece of land near a prominent landform.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1275, where a Robert Lenord is mentioned. In 1327, a Johannes Lenorde is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. The spelling variations Lenart and Lennard are also found in medieval records from Somerset and Dorset.
During the 14th century, the Lenord family had established branches in several counties across southern England. A coat of arms was granted to Thomas Lenord of Taunton, Somerset in 1412. This crest depicted three golden lions rampant on a field of azure, suggesting the family had achieved a degree of nobility and status.
Notable individuals with the surname include Sir William Lenord (c.1480-1556), a courtier who served under Henry VIII. He held lands in Berkshire and was granted the manor of Hampstead Marshall in 1544. Elizabeth Lenord (1555-1635) was an English translator who published works on heraldry and genealogy aimed at the gentry class.
In the 17th century, the explorer and buccaneer William Lenord (1615-1688) sailed with Sir Henry Morgan and took part in raids across the Spanish Main. He later served as lieutenant governor of Jamaica from 1683 until his death. The philosopher and natural scientist Robert Lenord (1637-1698) made important contributions to the early study of chemistry and founded the concept of phlogiston.
Moving into the 1700s, Admiral Sir John Lenord (1720-1783) had a distinguished naval career, serving in the Seven Years' War and American Revolutionary War. He bombarded the town of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) in 1775 on the orders of the British Admiralty. The name Lenord is also associated with several landed gentry families who held estates across counties like Wiltshire, Devon and Hampshire during this period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lenord 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 24 Lenords recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.82x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 24 | 1.82x |
| Yorkshire | 16 | 1.45x |
| Lanarkshire | 15 | 4.17x |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 3.94x |
| Staffordshire | 7 | 1.87x |
| Cheshire | 6 | 2.44x |
| Kirkcudbrightshire | 6 | 37.27x |
| Durham | 5 | 1.51x |
| Leicestershire | 5 | 4.06x |
| Renfrewshire | 5 | 5.80x |
| Angus | 4 | 3.88x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.36x |
| Aberdeenshire | 3 | 2.91x |
| Sussex | 2 | 1.07x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.57x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.52x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.46x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.60x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1.02x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wuerdle Wardle in Lancashire leads with 10 Lenords recorded in 1881 and an index of 249.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wuerdle Wardle | 10 | 249.38x |
| Barony | 6 | 6.59x |
| Gainsborough | 6 | 143.20x |
| Glasgow | 6 | 9.40x |
| Kelton | 6 | 454.55x |
| Kingswinford | 6 | 44.02x |
| Sculcoates | 6 | 34.34x |
| Macclesfield | 5 | 45.83x |
| Paisley Low Church | 5 | 183.15x |
| Liff Benvie | 4 | 25.58x |
| Liverpool | 4 | 4.99x |
| Dewsbury | 3 | 26.55x |
| Leeds | 3 | 4.82x |
| Preston | 3 | 8.50x |
| Wigan | 3 | 16.27x |
| Wingate | 3 | 132.16x |
| Aberdeen St Nicholas | 2 | 10.38x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 2 | 6.65x |
| Leicester St Mary | 2 | 20.08x |
| Oldham | 2 | 4.70x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 4.89x |
| Sandal Magna | 2 | 122.70x |
| Blaenhonddan | 1 | 111.11x |
| Bothwell | 1 | 10.26x |
| Bradford | 1 | 3.75x |
| Brighton | 1 | 2.64x |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 5.95x |
| Derby St Peter | 1 | 18.05x |
| Govan | 1 | 1.12x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 8.87x |
| Heaton Norris | 1 | 13.32x |
| Hedworth Monkton Jarrow | 1 | 6.98x |
| Hinckley | 1 | 34.25x |
| Iden | 1 | 476.19x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.62x |
| Knutsford Nether | 1 | 67.57x |
| Logie Coldstone | 1 | 285.71x |
| Longton | 1 | 181.82x |
| Maryhill | 1 | 14.20x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 6.97x |
| Newcastle On Tyne St John | 1 | 45.87x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 5.10x |
| Thornley | 1 | 83.33x |
| Upper Penn | 1 | 106.38x |
| Winterbourne Bassett | 1 | 1000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lenord surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lenord surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 114 people were recorded with the Lenord surname. That placed it at #18,324 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 25 in 2016. That gives Lenord a modern rank of #36,324.
Of Germanic origin, meaning brave, lion-hearted.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lenord 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.