de Lundin

de Lundin (Lundie, Lundy, Lundyn and Londoniis) is the surname of an old Norman noble family.

French origin

The family descend from Simon de Londres.

Wales

William de Londres obtained lands in Glamorgan, the Lordship and castle of Ogmore and the castle and Manor of Dunraven.

Scotland

Thomas de Londoniis settled in Scotland in the 12th century. King Malcolm IV of Scotland granted to Malcolm his son the barony of Lundie, Forfar and to his other son Philip, the barony of Lundin, Fife. Their descendant Alan, adopted the surname Durward (Doorward) after the position of warden of the king's door that he held.

References

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Durward, Alan". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

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