London Surname Meaning & Origin
What the London last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the London last name
Meaning of the London last name: from London. London is an English surname for someone who came from London or had dealings there, from the Romano-British name Londinium. The last name was common in medieval England. In the United States the novelist Jack London carried it to fame.
Arms associated with the London name
Heraldry associated with the London surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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London name FAQ
What does the London name mean?
from London. Common variants include Londen, Lunden.
Where does the London surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a London coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized London coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).