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

Lyndon, 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 Lyndon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lyndon in America

Lyndon is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lyndon surname appeared 292 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lyndon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lyndon 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 Lyndon

The surname Lyndon has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the village of Lyndon in Rutland, located in the East Midlands region of England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "down," suggesting it refers to a lime tree-covered hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Lindon." This comprehensive survey of land ownership in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Lyndon," "Lyndedon," and "Lyndoune," reflecting the various spellings and pronunciations that emerged over time. The earliest recorded individual with the surname Lyndon was Robert de Lyndon, who lived in Oxfordshire in the late 12th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Lyndon. One such individual was Thomas Lyndon (c.1500-1563), an English priest and Bishop of Meath in Ireland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was Sir Ralph Lyndon (1598-1665), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament who supported the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, John Lyndon (1712-1781) was a wealthy English merchant and landowner who served as Mayor of Bristol in 1762. His son, Samuel Lyndon (1745-1820), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Moving into the 19th century, William Lyndon (1835-1909) was a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. He played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in that region.

These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Lyndon, reflecting its long-standing presence and significance in various parts of the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lyndon

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

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

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