LANGDOWN
Langdown
Langdown is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "lang" meaning long, and "dun" referring to a hill or down. The name suggests a connection to a person who lived near or on a long hill.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Langdown is most commonly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Sussex. The earliest recorded instances of the Langdown surname date back to the 17th century in the Hampshire region.
Notable Individuals
There are no widely known figures associated with the surname Langdown in historical records or contemporary sources.
Variants
Variants of the Langdown surname include Langdon and Longdon, reflecting different regional dialects and phonetic changes over time.
Legacy
The Langdown surname carries with it a rich history rooted in the landscapes and communities of southern England. While not widely recognised beyond genealogical records, those who bear the Langdown name can take pride in their ancestral ties to the region and its heritage.
References
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 574 people named Langdown in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Langdown.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Scott
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Emma
- Gemma
- Karen
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Natalie
- Valerie