Lindon
A locational surname derived from a place called Lindon or Lyndon.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 960 Americans carry the last name Lindon. That puts it at #29,093 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 357,036 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
960
1 in 357,036
Census rank
#29,093
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
815
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 815 bearers of the surname Lindon in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29093rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindon, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.8%. The next largest groups are Black (22.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindon
The surname LINDON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lind", which means a linden tree or lime tree, and the word "dun", meaning a hill or mound. This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name referring to a hill or mound where linden trees grew.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, where it appears as "de Lyndon". This spelling variation indicates that the name was originally a locational surname, referring to someone who hailed from a place called Lindon.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a certain John Lyndon is mentioned in 1458. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of England by this time.
The LINDON surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir Richard Lyndon, a Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was John Lyndon, who served as the Mayor of Norwich in 1619.
In the 17th century, the name can be found in the records of the Hearth Tax Returns for Warwickshire, where a Thomas Lyndon is listed as a taxpayer in 1670. This indicates that the LINDON family had established themselves in this region during that period.
Moving into the 18th century, the LINDON name appears in various parish records across England. For example, in 1724, the baptism of a child named Elizabeth Lindon is recorded in the parish registers of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London.
Another notable figure bearing the LINDON surname was Sir Robert Lindon, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was born in 1785 and died in 1857.
Throughout the centuries, the LINDON surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Linden, Lindun, and Lyndon, but the core meaning and origin remain the same, tracing back to the Old English words for a linden tree and a hill or mound.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindon
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindon, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.8%. The next largest groups are Black (22.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lindon surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.8%
- Black or African American22.7%
- Hispanic or Latino2.9%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
- Two or more races0.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lindon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #29,093 | -11.0% |
| Count | 877 | 815 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.2% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lindon bearers went from 877 to 815 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 2,878 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,215 to #29,093.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lindon
FAQ
Lindon surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lindon?
The surname Lindon holds position #29,093 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 960 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lindon surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindon, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.8%. The next largest groups are Black (22.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.