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Early Origins of the Lebon family

The surname Lebon was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Lebon family

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Lebon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bon, Bonn, Boon, Bone, Bones, Bons, Bonns, Boun, van Bon and many more.

Early Notables of the Lebon family

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Lebon Ranking

In France, the name Lebon is the 4,037th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1


United States Lebon migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lebon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Eloise Lebon, aged 0, who landed in America, in 1892
Lebon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alexandre Lebon, aged 35, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1907
  • Helena Lebon, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Wignehies, France, in 1908
  • Francis D. Lebon, aged 50, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1909
  • Blanche Lebon, aged 33, who settled in America from Courcelles, France, in 1912
  • J. Damier Lebon, aged 40, who landed in America from France, in 1912
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Lebon (post 1700) +

  • Samuel Lebon, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State Senate 2nd District; Elected 1960 2
  • Paul William LeBon, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 26th District, 2002 2
  • Jean-Louis Lebon (b. 1967), retired French shot putter
  • James Lebon (1959-2008), British film and music video director
  • Joseph Lebon (1879-1957), Belgian priest and professor of theology at the University of Louvain


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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