UK surname
An English habitational name derived from the place called Lindall in Yorkshire.
In the 1881 census there were 62 people recorded with the Lindall surname, ranking it #24,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #24,843 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Lancaster Borough and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lindall is 160 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 96.8%.
1881 census count
62
Ranked #24,843
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1891
160 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lindall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lindall surname density by area, 1911 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 | 53 | #23,739 |
| 1861 | historical | 126 | #17,569 |
| 1881 | historical | 62 | #24,843 |
| 1891 | historical | 160 | #17,555 |
| 1901 | historical | 65 | #26,917 |
| 1911 | historical | 145 | #18,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 4 | #38,359 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Lancaster Borough, London parishes, Northampton All Saints and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Lancaster Borough | Lancashire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Northampton All Saints | Northamptonshire |
| 5 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lindall 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 Lindall, 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 Lindall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lindall 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, Lindall 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 Lindall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lindall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lindall originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "lind" meaning a lime tree and "halh" meaning a nook or corner of land. It was initially used as a topographic name, given to someone who lived near a lime tree or grove.
Lindall is believed to have first appeared in records from the county of Yorkshire in northern England, where several small villages and hamlets carried variations of the name, such as Lindholme and Lindley. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1202, where a Richard de Lyndehale is mentioned.
During the 13th century, the surname began to spread across other parts of England, with instances of Lindall appearing in various tax rolls and municipal records. In 1273, a William Lindall was listed among the landowners in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. The Lindall family was also present in the county of Suffolk, where a John Lindall was recorded in the Court Rolls of Ipswich in 1309.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Lindall. However, it does list several place names that may have influenced the formation of the surname, such as Lindhurst in Sussex and Lindridge in Worcestershire.
Notable individuals with the surname Lindall throughout history include:
1. Sir John Lindall (c. 1560-1635), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire during the reign of King James I. 2. Edward Lindall (1623-1701), a Puritan minister and author who emigrated from England to New England in the 17th century. 3. James Lindall (1770-1857), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a celebrated explorer in the Arctic regions. 4. Mary Lindall (1795-1868), an English novelist and playwright known for her works depicting the lives of the upper classes in Victorian society. 5. William Lindall (1844-1919), an American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the railroad industry and later founded the Lindall Institute of Technology in his hometown of Chicago.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lindall 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. Northamptonshire leads with 14 Lindalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.61x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 14 | 24.61x |
| Yorkshire | 14 | 2.34x |
| Lincolnshire | 13 | 13.45x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.70x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 1.96x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.02x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 3.84x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2.45x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.61x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.84x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.48x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.49x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.17x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northampton All Sts in Northamptonshire leads with 10 Lindalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 518.13x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton All Sts | 10 | 518.13x |
| Haxey | 9 | 2195.12x |
| Litherland | 5 | 333.33x |
| Ecclesall Bierlow | 4 | 32.81x |
| Spalding | 4 | 208.33x |
| Willenhall | 4 | 104.71x |
| Hinton In Hedges | 3 | 10000.00x |
| Manningham | 3 | 40.65x |
| Rotherhithe | 3 | 40.16x |
| Batley | 2 | 35.15x |
| Gringley On Hill | 2 | 1176.47x |
| Preston Quarter | 2 | 136.99x |
| Scarborough | 2 | 36.70x |
| Ely Holy Trinity St Mary | 1 | 59.88x |
| Eskdaleside | 1 | 344.83x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 10.38x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 6.12x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 12.82x |
| Peterborough | 1 | 24.27x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 5.24x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 3.82x |
| Woodford | 1 | 74.07x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lindall 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 Lindall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 62 people were recorded with the Lindall surname. That placed it at #24,843 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Lindall a modern rank of #38,825.
An English habitational name derived from the place called Lindall in Yorkshire.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lindall 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.