Langdon

Langdon Meaning & Origin

About Langdon
The surname Langdon is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "lang," meaning long, and "dūn," meaning hill. Therefore, Langdon can be interpreted as "long hill" or "hill with a long slope." This surname likely originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near or on a long hill. It is a relatively common surname in England and has been carried by various individuals throughout history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Langdon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Langdon: 8,794
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,041
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.98

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Langdon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 NG D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæŋdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Langdon in Braille

Here's how to represent Langdon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Langdon in braille

How to sign the name Langdon using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Langdon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Langdon in sign language

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