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

Landon, 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 Landon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landon in America

Landon is the 3844th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landon surname appeared 9,211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Landon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landon 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 Landon

The surname Landon has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "land" and "dun," meaning "long hill" or "long ridge." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent geographical feature of this type.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Langedune." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings across England and provides valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals at that time.

In the 12th century, the name was recorded as "Langedun" in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer, detailing financial transactions and accounting for various counties.

The name evolved over time, with various spellings emerging, such as "Langdoun" and "Landoun," before eventually settling on the modern spelling of "Landon." These variations reflect the fluidity of name spellings during the Middle Ages, when standardization was not yet common practice.

One notable bearer of the Landon surname was Sir John Landon (c. 1420-1489), a prominent English politician and landowner during the Wars of the Roses. He served as a Member of Parliament and held significant influence in Gloucestershire.

Another notable figure was John Landon (c. 1510-1576), an English Protestant theologian and author. He was a noted reformer and played a significant role in the development of the Church of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Sir Lancelot Landon (c. 1620-1680) was a prominent English landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and was known for his support of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

Reverend Samuel Landon (1687-1756) was an influential English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of several parishes in Gloucestershire and wrote extensively on theological and moral topics.

In the 18th century, Charles Landon (1760-1839) was a renowned English engraver and artist. His intricate engravings and illustrations were highly regarded during his lifetime, and he contributed significantly to the development of book illustration in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landon

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

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 Landon 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 Landon 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 Landon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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