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.
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The surname London is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent London in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.