London Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

London Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the London family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 45
Agricultural Labourer 43
Independent 35
Labourer 28
Carpenter 15
Male Servant 14
Shoe Maker 14
Dress Maker 11
Gardener 11
Farmer 10
Clerk 10
Ag Labourer 9
Tailor 7
Joiner 6
Grocer 6
Baker 6
Laundress 6
Pauper 6
Independant 5
Plumber 5
Servant 5
Weaver 4
Mariner 4
Milliner 4
Shipwright 4

London Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 London 100% 15,026
2 Lindon 83% 3,873
3 Landon 83% 3,787
4 Linden 67% 2,248
5 Lendon 83% 1,704
6 Landen 67% 1,472
7 Laundon 71% 1,437
8 Lenden 67% 526
9 Lundon 83% 354
10 Landan 67% 335
11 Londen 83% 282
12 Landin 67% 191

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The surname London is the most popular version of all its varients

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