Find out how popular the last name Landford is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Landford.

Landford, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Landford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landford in America

Landford is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landford surname appeared 191 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Landford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landford to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Landford

The surname Landford is an English locational name that derives from the place name of Langford, which means "long ford" or "long river crossing." The name's origins can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times, when it was initially spelled as "Langford" or "Langeford."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landford can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various forms, such as "Langeford" and "Langford," indicating the presence of individuals or families associated with the place name.

During the Middle Ages, the name Landford was primarily concentrated in the counties of Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, where several settlements bearing the name Langford existed. These areas were likely the original homes of families who adopted the surname derived from their place of residence or origin.

Notable individuals with the surname Landford include Sir William Landford (1495-1559), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Bedfordshire. Another notable figure was John Landford (1610-1678), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as the rector of Langford Budville in Somerset.

In the 17th century, the name Landford appeared in various records, such as parish registers and legal documents. For instance, Robert Landford (1635-1701) was a merchant and alderman in the City of London, while Thomas Landford (1672-1738) was a notable clockmaker and inventor from Wiltshire.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname Landford continued to be associated with individuals of significance, such as Edward Landford (1701-1776), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Somerset who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Landford has undergone various spellings and variations, including Langford, Lanford, and Langforde, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the Anglo-Saxon concept of a "long ford" or river crossing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landford

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Landford.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Landford was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Landford has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Landford was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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