Lyndon Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Lyndon last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Lyndon last name
Meaning of the Lyndon last name: lime tree hill. Lyndon is an English surname from Lyndon in Rutland or Lyndon in the West Midlands, from Old English lind, "lime tree", and dun, "hill". It is uncommon in England. Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, carried it as a first name. The last name is found in the Midlands.
Arms associated with the Lyndon name
Coats of arms associated with the Lyndon last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Lyndon name FAQ
What does the Lyndon name mean?
Lime tree hill. Common variants include Lindon, Linden.
Where does the Lyndon surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Lyndon coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lyndon coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).