LUNDIN
Lundin
Lundin is a distinguished surname of Scottish origin, which has been linked to the East coast of Scotland from ancient times. The name is believed to have derived from the Scots word "lunndinn" meaning a marsh or a wet area, suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near such terrain.
The Lundin family can trace their ancestry back to the ancient barony of Lundie in Fife, Scotland. The most notable branch of the Lundin family is the Lundin of that Ilk, who held significant landholdings in the Kingdom of Fife during the medieval period.
Over time, the Lundin name has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the original Scottish family establishing themselves in various regions. Lundin Street in the city of Dundee is an example of a place named after the Lundin family.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Lundin can be found across the world, with notable figures emerging in fields such as art, academia, and business. The Lundin name continues to be one that evokes a sense of Scottish heritage and pride among its bearers.
There are approximately 118 people named Lundin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lundin.