London

London Meaning & Origin

About London
The surname London is of English origin and is derived from the name of the capital city of England. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from London or its surrounding areas. The name London is believed to have originated from the pre-7th century Old English word "Lundun," which may have referred to a settlement near a lake or a river. Over time, individuals who migrated from London or had associations with the city adopted the surname as a way to identify their origin or connection. Today, the surname London is found worldwide, often among individuals with English ancestry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name London: 16,195
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.49

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

Ranking information for the surname London is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 N D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ™ndΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name London in Braille

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

The name London in braille

How to sign the name London using Sign Language

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

The name London in sign language

Numerology