LINDON

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Lindon

Lindon is a British surname with roots in the Old English language. The name is of toponymic origin, deriving from various places called Lindon in England that were named after the Old English word "lind", meaning a linden tree.

One possible origin of the Lindon surname is the village of Lindon in the county of West Yorkshire. It is believed that families living in or near this village adopted Lindon as their surname.

Another possible origin of the surname is the village of Lyndon in the county of Rutland. Over time, variations in spelling arose, leading to the surname Lindon.

The Lindon surname is relatively uncommon, but its historical roots can be traced back to medieval times in England. Individuals bearing the Lindon surname may have ancestors who were associated with these specific locations or were simply named after the linden tree.

Today, the Lindon surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a reminder of the familial ties and historical connections of those who bear it.

There are approximately 607 people named Lindon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Lindon.

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
Charles
Darren
David
John
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Peter
Stephen
Steven

Female

Elizabeth
Helen
Joan
Laura
Lisa
Louise
Margaret
Marie
Patricia
Rebecca
Sandra
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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