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Last Name
16k
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in 2010
16k
in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of London
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
American
16%
Hebrew
12%
African American
4%
Welsh
4%
Latin
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 5 people from the United States and Australia, the name London is of English origin and means "Fortress of the moon".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name London is of American origin and means "From the moon".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name London means "Moon".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name London is of Welsh origin and means "Possibly old Celtic (note modern *Llan* as settlement )".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name London means "State" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Colorado, U.S., the name London means "Gift of god".
- A submission from Delaware, U.S. says the name London means "Love you".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Lon"don
The capital city of England.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
- United States writer of novels based on experiences in the Klondike gold rush (1876-1916)
Wiktionary
From Middle English London, from Old English Lunden, a borrowing from Latin Londīnium.
- The capital city of the United Kingdom; capital city of England. Situated near the mouth of the River Thames in southeast England, with a metropolitan population of more than 13,000,000.
- A former administrative county in England, created in 1889 from parts of Kent, Middlesex and Surrey, and merged into Greater London in 1965.
- (figuratively) The government of the United Kingdom.
- A city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, with a population of approximately 300,000.
- A city, the county seat of Madison County, Ohio, United States, with a population of approximately 9,000.
- A city, the county seat of Laurel County, Kentucky, United States, with a population of approximately 8,000.
- A city in Arkansas, United States, with a population of approximately 900.
- A city in California, United States, with a population of approximately 1,800.
- A community in Texas, United States, with a population of approximately 180.
- A community in West Virginia, United States.
- A settlement in Kiritimati atoll, Kiribati.
- A habitational surname for someone from London.
- (rare) A unisex given name transferred from the place name.
London was also found in the following language(s): Azerbaijani, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, German, Hungarian, Middle English, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Swedish, and Tatar
Notable Persons Named London
Notable Persons Named London
London On Da Track
London On Da Track is a hip hop music record producer and songwriter. London was given the name London Holmes on March 27th, 1991 in Billboard Hot 100. London is also known as RK London.
London Tipton
London Tipton is a fictional character.
London Fletcher
London Fletcher is an american football player. London was born on May 19th, 1975 in Cleveland.
London Breed
London Breed is a politician. London was born in 1974 in San Francisco.
London May
London May is a punk rock, hardcore punk, and gothic rock musician. He plays Drum kit, Bass guitar, and Guitar. London was born on July 20th, 1967 in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
London LeGrand
London LeGrand is a hard rock musician. He was most prominent from 2004 to present.
Notable Persons With the Last Name London
Notable Persons With the Last Name London
Jack London
Jack London was a novelist, journalist, short story writer, essayist, short story, and list of essayists. Jack was given the name John Griffith Chaney on January 12th, 1876 in San Francisco, California, US. He passed away on November 22nd, 1916.
Julie London
Julie London was a singer, actress, pin-up model, and singing. She was most prominent from 1944 to 1979. Julie was given the name Gayle Peck on September 26th, 1926 in Santa Rosa, California, United States. She died on October 18th, 2000.
Lauren London
Lauren London is an actress, model, and television personality. She was most prominent from 2002 to 2002. Lauren was given the name Lauren Nicole London on December 5th, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Jason London
Jason London is an actor. He was most prominent from 1991 to present. Jason was given the name Jason Paul London on November 7th, 1972 in San Diego, California, U.S.
Paul London
Paul London is a wrestler. Paul was born on April 16th, 1980 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Jeremy London
Jeremy London is an actor. He has been prominent since 1991. Jeremy was given the name Jeremy Michael London on November 7th, 1972 in San Diego, California, U.S.
- Stacy LondonStylist/fashion Consultant
- Theophilus LondonMusician
- Marcus London
- Charmian Kittredge LondonWriter
- Fritz LondonScientist
- LaToya LondonMusician
- Meyer LondonCongressman
- Jonathan LondonMusic Video Director
- Babe London
- Ted London
- Joan London
- Lorielle London
- Peter LondonMusician
- Dr. J. Phillip "Jack" LondonBusinessman
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | London | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 55.94% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 37.88% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.57% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.25% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name London
People with the last name London are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name London
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| #122 | Unisex Names |