LOUDON
Loudon
Loudon is a surname of English and Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Old English and Old Scottish "hlud-tun," meaning "loud town" or "loud settlement." It is believed to have originated in various regions across England and Scotland.
The Loudon surname has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the medieval period. It is associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, farmers, merchants, and notable figures in British history.
One prominent figure with the surname Loudon is John Claudius Loudon (1783–1843), a Scottish botanist and garden designer known for his influential publications on horticulture and landscape architecture. He made significant contributions to the field of botany and garden design, and his works are widely regarded as influential in the development of landscape gardening in the 19th century.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Loudon have made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and politics. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a rich heritage and a connection to the history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,677 people named Loudon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,895th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Loudon.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jane
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Wendy
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