LENDON
Lendon
The surname Lendon is of English origin and is classified as being of locational derivation. It is derived from the Old English words "hlæg", meaning "hill", and "dun", meaning "down". This suggests that individuals with the surname Lendon may have originated from a place known as "Hill Down" or a similar location characterised by hills and downs.
The earliest documented instances of the Lendon surname date back to the late 18th century in England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. The name has since spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration and familial ties.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Lendon have made significant contributions in various fields, though the family name is not widely recognised on a global scale. As with many surnames of English origin, variations in spelling and pronunciation have occurred over time, leading to different manifestations of the name among different branches of the Lendon family.
Research into the origins and meaning of the Lendon surname continues to be of interest to genealogists and historians, as it provides valuable insights into the ancestral roots and migrations of families bearing this name.
There are approximately 281 people named Lendon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lendon.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Jade
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
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