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

Landrum, 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 Landrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landrum in America

Landrum is the 2981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landrum surname appeared 12,026 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Landrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landrum 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 Landrum

The surname Landrum has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "land" and "rum," which together translate to "land clearing." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely associated with clearing land for agricultural or settlement purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Landrum name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire, a collection of financial records from the late 12th century. Here, the name appears as "Landrym," an early variation of the spelling. This particular record documents a landholder by that name in the year 1176.

Another notable historical reference to the Landrum name is found in the Feet of Fines for Essex, a collection of legal documents dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name is spelled "Landrym" and is associated with a landowner in the county of Essex in the year 1284.

As the centuries progressed, the Landrum name continued to appear in various records across different regions of England. For instance, in the 16th century, there are records of a Richard Landrum residing in the parish of Harrow on the Hill in Middlesex.

One of the earliest known Landrums of note was Sir Thomas Landrum (1550-1628), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers. He was born in London and made a significant fortune through his trade ventures, eventually becoming a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.

Another notable figure was John Landrum (1640-1712), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, from 1704 until his death. He was a respected scholar and author of several theological works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Landrum name gained recognition through the life of William Landrum (1725-1798), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He rose to the rank of Captain and was commended for his bravery and leadership in several notable battles.

Moving into the 19th century, the Landrum name continued to be associated with prominent individuals, such as Sir George Landrum (1815-1887), a British politician and barrister who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies and held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales.

Throughout its history, the Landrum surname has also been closely tied to various place names in England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Essex, and Middlesex, where the earliest records of the name can be found. These place names, often derived from the Old English words "land" and "rum," further reinforce the connection between the surname and its original meaning related to land clearing and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landrum

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

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

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