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UK surname

Lond

A habitational surname originating from someone who lived near a lund, an Old English term for a grove.

In the 1881 census there were 76 people recorded with the Lond surname, ranking it #22,745 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 181, ranked #20,955, up from #22,745 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Mitton, London parishes and Plumstead, Great. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North East Lincolnshire and Gosport.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lond is 281 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 138.2%.

1881 census count

76

Ranked #22,745

Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

1891

281 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lond had 76 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,745 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 281 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lond surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lond surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lond 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 123 #14,886
1861 historical 224 #10,882
1881 historical 76 #22,745
1891 historical 281 #11,630
1901 historical 103 #22,444
1911 historical 163 #16,939
1997 modern 184 #18,580
1998 modern 182 #19,162
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 183 #19,354
2003 modern 174 #19,760
2004 modern 180 #19,424
2005 modern 171 #19,985
2006 modern 178 #19,666
2007 modern 176 #20,028
2008 modern 173 #20,465
2009 modern 175 #20,707
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 174 #21,096
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 186 #20,502
2014 modern 183 #20,880
2015 modern 183 #20,786
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Londs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Mitton, London parishes, Plumstead, Great, Manchester and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North East Lincolnshire and Gosport. 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 Mitton Lancashire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Plumstead, Great Norfolk
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North East Lincolnshire 019 North East Lincolnshire
2 North East Lincolnshire 013 North East Lincolnshire
3 North East Lincolnshire 005 North East Lincolnshire
4 North East Lincolnshire 002 North East Lincolnshire
5 Gosport 008 Gosport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lond

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lond

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Lond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lond 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Lond is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Lond 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lond falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lond 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.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Lond

The surname Lond is believed to have originated in England, with records suggesting its presence as far back as the 13th century. The primary areas where this surname was initially found include Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. The name likely derives from Old English or Norse origin, though the exact linguistic roots remain somewhat obscure. It may have connections to the Old Norse word "lundr," meaning a grove or small wood, which could have been used to describe one's residence near such a landmark.

In early historical references, the surname Lond appears in several legal documents and civic records. The earliest documented instance of the name can be traced back to the 1273 Hundred Rolls, an extensive survey of English counties commissioned by King Edward I. In this document, a Peter de Lond is noted to have resided in Yorkshire.

Other appearances of the surname include the Yorkshire Poll Tax returns of 1379 where a Richardus de Lond is recorded. These tax records are some of the first systematic efforts in England to maintain a record of individuals for administrative purposes, providing a crucial glimpse into the distribution of the surname.

Throughout history, people with the surname Lond have achieved varying degrees of prominence. One notable individual is John Lond, a scholar from Cambridge who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Born in 1480 and dying in 1536, his academic contributions are noted in university records, particularly in the field of theology.

Another noteworthy person is Thomas Lond, an influential merchant from London during the early 17th century. His business dealings and contributions to the economic growth of the city are documented in trade registers and the writings of contemporary historians.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Mary Lond, born in 1715, became well-known for her charitable work in Lancashire. Her efforts in establishing local schools and poorhouses are commemorated in regional historical texts and monuments.

In the 19th century, Edward Lond, born in 1842, gained recognition as a local politician and community leader in Birmingham. His political career and social initiatives are well-documented in municipal archives, particularly concerning labor and housing reforms.

Finally, a Robert Lond, born in 1867, is remembered for his contributions to the arts, particularly as a notable Victorian-era painter whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy. His legacy is preserved in art history books and galleries.

The surname Lond, though not exceedingly common, has a rich and varied history that is evident through its appearances in historical records and the notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lond families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lond 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. Norfolk leads with 15 Londs recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.16x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 15 13.16x
Middlesex 13 1.75x
Devon 10 6.48x
Lancashire 8 0.91x
Northumberland 6 5.44x
Leicestershire 5 6.08x
Somerset 4 3.35x
Lincolnshire 3 2.53x
Kent 2 0.79x
Surrey 2 0.55x
Sussex 2 1.60x
Durham 1 0.45x
Gloucestershire 1 0.69x
Northamptonshire 1 1.43x
Nottinghamshire 1 1.00x
Westmorland 1 6.14x
Yorkshire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Plumstead in Norfolk leads with 8 Londs recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Great Plumstead 8 10000.00x
Diss 7 714.29x
Earsdon 6 666.67x
Bromley London 5 30.66x
Clerkenwell London 5 28.59x
Oldham 5 17.61x
Wymondham 5 2941.18x
Newton Abbot St Mary 4 310.08x
Creech St Michael 3 1000.00x
Culmstock 3 1363.64x
Holbeach 3 227.27x
Accrington 2 25.00x
Axminster 2 277.78x
Camberwell 2 4.22x
Ambleside 1 200.00x
Ashford 1 40.65x
Ashton Under Lyne 1 5.20x
Bishopwearmouth 1 5.28x
Bristol St George 1 14.88x
Buckland West 1 1111.11x
Charlton Next Woolwich 1 37.88x
Hardham 1 3333.33x
Kensington London 1 2.43x
Kirk Ella 1 1111.11x
Mansfield 1 28.90x
South Bersted 1 94.34x
Spitalfields London 1 17.95x
St Marylebone London 1 2.53x
Wellingborough 1 28.49x
Wincanton 1 163.93x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 8
John 6
Charles 5
George 5
Richard 3
Edwin 2
Robert 2
William 2
Arthur 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1
Harrison 1
Henry 1
Horace 1
Jessie 1
Leonard 1
Merrymide 1

FAQ

Lond surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lond surname in 1881?

In 1881, 76 people were recorded with the Lond surname. That placed it at #22,745 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lond surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Lond a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Lond surname mean?

A habitational surname originating from someone who lived near a lund, an Old English term for a grove.

What does the Lond map show?

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