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UK surname

Lonnon

In the 1881 census there were 99 people recorded with the Lonnon surname, ranking it #19,877 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 84, ranked #32,726, down from #19,877 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Harpenden, London parishes and Watford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Surrey Heath, Southampton and Basingstoke and Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lonnon is 152 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 15.2%.

1881 census count

99

Ranked #19,877

Modern count

84

2016, ranked #32,726

Peak year

1911

152 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 1911

Key insights

  • Lonnon had 99 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,877 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016, ranked #32,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 152 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Lonnon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lonnon surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Lonnon 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 73 #20,581
1861 historical 101 #20,955
1881 historical 99 #19,877
1891 historical 100 #24,045
1901 historical 129 #19,735
1911 historical 152 #17,712
1997 modern 96 #27,490
1998 modern 98 #27,923
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 92 #29,197
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 81 #31,044
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 86 #32,081
2011 modern 82 #32,449
2012 modern 81 #32,796
2013 modern 86 #32,557
2014 modern 88 #32,495
2015 modern 87 #32,514
2016 modern 84 #32,726

Geography

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Where Lonnons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Harpenden, London parishes, Watford, Warrington and St Giles Camberwell. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Surrey Heath, Southampton, Basingstoke and Deane and Wokingham. 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 Harpenden Hertfordshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Watford Hertfordshire
4 Warrington Lancashire
5 St Giles Camberwell London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Surrey Heath 003 Surrey Heath
2 Southampton 014 Southampton
3 Basingstoke and Deane 019 Basingstoke and Deane
4 Wokingham 016 Wokingham
5 Basingstoke and Deane 007 Basingstoke and Deane

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lonnon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lonnon

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Lonnon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Lonnon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Lonnon is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lonnon is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Lonnon falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lonnon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Lonnon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lonnon 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. Hampshire leads with 22 Lonnons recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.00x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 22 11.00x
Hertfordshire 21 31.23x
Surrey 12 2.52x
Essex 11 5.71x
Buckinghamshire 7 11.87x
Kent 7 2.10x
Devon 6 2.95x
Derbyshire 3 1.96x
Dorset 3 4.69x
Berkshire 2 2.73x
Durham 2 0.69x
Glamorgan 2 1.18x
Royal Navy 1 8.61x
Worcestershire 1 0.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 15 Lonnons recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.28x.

Place Total Index
Portsea 15 38.28x
Camberwell 8 12.84x
Ivinghoe 7 1521.74x
West Ham 7 16.47x
Bushey 6 375.00x
Ermington 6 810.81x
Minster In Sheppey 6 108.89x
Harpenden 5 485.44x
Watford 4 76.78x
Normanton 3 232.56x
Rickmansworth 3 162.16x
Southwark St Saviour 3 59.88x
St Albans St Peter 3 132.16x
St Mary Extra 3 186.34x
Cardiff St John 2 36.04x
Dorchester Holy Trinity 2 384.62x
Fareham 2 83.33x
Leyton Low 2 51.15x
Sunderland 2 38.99x
Tilehurst 2 135.14x
Walthamstow 2 28.86x
Doddington 1 526.32x
Dudley 1 6.46x
Hursley 1 217.39x
Portland 1 29.07x
Portsmouth 1 21.74x
Royal Navy 1 10.06x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 5.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
George 8
William 5
Charles 4
Henry 4
Alfred 3
James 3
John 3
Joseph 3
Albert 2
Arthur 2
Frederick 2
Walter 2
Amos 1
Daniel 1
Edwin 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Jno. 1
Joe 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Lonnon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lonnon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 99 people were recorded with the Lonnon surname. That placed it at #19,877 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lonnon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016. That gives Lonnon a modern rank of #32,726.

What does the Lonnon map show?

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