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

Langdon, 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 Langdon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Langdon in America

Langdon is the 4041st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Langdon surname appeared 8,794 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 Langdon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Langdon 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 Langdon

The surname Langdon has its origins in England, emerging in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from various places named Langdon or Langdene, which means "long valley" in Old English. The earliest recorded instances of the name come from the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Langedune" and "Langedene".

The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Kent and Essex, where several villages and hamlets bore the name Langdon or variations thereof. One notable example is the village of Langdon Hills in Essex, which was recorded as "Langeduna" in the Domesday Book.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Langdoun, Longdon, and Langdonne, reflecting the fluidity of English orthography during that time. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Robert de Langdon, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was Thomas de Langdon, a monk and chronicler from the Abbey of St. Augustine in Canterbury. His historical works, including the "Chronicon Monasterii Sancti Augustini Cantuariensis," provide valuable insights into the events and personalities of his time.

Another notable individual was Sir John Langdon, born around 1510, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1577. He was a successful merchant and played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Samuel Langdon in 1723. He was an influential minister and president of Harvard College, known for his political sermons and support for American independence during the Revolutionary War.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, John Langdon Langdon-Down, born in 1828, was a pioneering English physician who made significant contributions to the field of mental health. He was the first to describe the condition now known as Down syndrome, which was initially referred to as "Langdon-Down syndrome" in his honor.

Throughout its history, the Langdon surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from clergymen and scholars to merchants and politicians, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Langdon

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

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

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