LONGDON
Longdon
Longdon is an English locational surname derived from the village of Longdon. The village is situated in Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. The name "Longdon" itself is thought to mean a "long hill" or a "hill ridge," derived from the Old English words "lang" (long) and "dun" (hill).
The Longdon surname is an ancient one, with records dating back to the medieval period in England. Those who bore the surname were likely to have originated from the village of Longdon or lived near or around similar geographical features.
Over time, individuals bearing the surname Longdon have spread throughout England and beyond, with variations in spelling that can be found in historical records. The surname has likely been passed down through generations, with modern-day bearers able to trace their ancestry back to the original Longdon family line.
Today, individuals with the surname Longdon can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The name continues to be a reminder of the English landscape and the historical roots of many families.
There are approximately 982 people named Longdon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,479th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Longdon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Rob
- Scott
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Claire
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria