Langmaid

The surname Langmaid is of English origin and is thought to be habitational, deriving from the Old English words 'lang', meaning long or tall, and 'maed', meaning meadow. This suggests that individuals with the surname Langmaid may have originally come from a long or elongated meadow.

The Langmaid family name is predominantly found in the southern region of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The earliest documented instances of the Langmaid surname date back to the 16th century, with records showing individuals bearing this surname residing in the historic county of Devon.

Over the centuries, the Langmaid surname has likely seen variations in spelling and pronunciation due to regional dialects and illiteracy in historical records. Spellings such as Langmade, Langmayd, and Langmead have been recorded.

The Langmaid surname may have been adopted as a way to distinguish one branch of a family from another, based on their place of origin or occupation. It is common for surnames derived from locations to provide clues about an individual's ancestral roots.

With a rich history and geographical association, the Langmaid surname continues to be part of the tapestry of British surnames, representing a connection to the land and landscape of England.

There are approximately 236 people named Langmaid in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Langmaid.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • David
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Martin
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Roger
  • Stephen

Female

  • Barbara
  • Carol
  • Caroline
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Janet
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sara
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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