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

Logsdon, 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 Logsdon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Logsdon in America

Logsdon is the 3491st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Logsdon surname appeared 10,242 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 Logsdon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Logsdon 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 Logsdon

The surname LOGSDON has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from the Old English words "logg" meaning a log or tree trunk, and "dun" meaning a hill or small mountain. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name lived near a wooded hill or a hill covered in fallen trees.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Thomas de Loggesdone". This spelling variation highlights the locational nature of the name, indicating that it likely originated from a place called "Loggesdone" or a similar name.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records with different spellings, such as "Loggesdon" and "Logesdon". These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the lack of standardized spelling during that period.

During the medieval era, the LOGSDON name was associated with various landowners and individuals of importance. In 1327, a William de Loggesdone is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire as a taxpayer, suggesting that he was a landowner or a person of some wealth.

Another notable figure was John Logsdon, who was born in Yorkshire in the late 15th century and served as a soldier during the Wars of the Roses. He fought alongside the Yorkist forces and was present at the Battle of Towton in 1461, one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on English soil.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the parish of Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire, where a family of LOGSDONs resided for several generations. One member, Thomas LOGSDON, was born in 1543 and served as a churchwarden in the local parish church.

During the 17th century, the LOGSDON name spread to other parts of England, and several individuals bearing this surname are recorded in various historical documents. For example, in 1638, a Richard LOGSDON is listed in the Protestation Returns of Shropshire, where he swore an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion.

Another notable figure was William LOGSDON, born in Lincolnshire in 1672, who was a prominent figure in the British East India Company. He served as a factor (a representative or agent) in the company's trading posts in India and was instrumental in establishing trade relationships with local rulers and merchants.

The LOGSDON name has continued to be present throughout history, with various individuals making their mark in different fields. However, it is important to note that this summary focuses on the earlier historical records and does not include recent census data or modern references.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Logsdon

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

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

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