Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a toponym and surname used in several English-speaking countries. The name is of English origin and has been applied to towns, neighborhoods, and parks, as well as to aristocratic titles such as the Earl of Lansdowne. It often denotes a connection to a place named Lansdowne or to lands associated with a family bearing the name.

In the United States, Lansdowne refers to a planned suburban community in Loudoun County, Virginia, located within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The development encompasses residential neighborhoods and community facilities, and it is part of the broader Northern Virginia growth corridor.

In Ireland, Lansdowne Road is a well-known street and the site of a major stadium in Dublin. The stadium, historically called Lansdowne Road and now known as Aviva Stadium since 2010, hosts rugby union and association football matches and plays a central role in the country’s sports culture.

In Canada, Lansdowne Park is a historic 46-acre site in Ottawa that includes TD Place Stadium and a mix of event venues, residential and commercial spaces. The redevelopment of the park has positioned Lansdowne as a contemporary mixed-use district while preserving its urban heritage.

Lansdowne is also a surname and has been used as a heraldic and peerage name in the United Kingdom, most closely associated with the title Earl of Lansdowne. Individuals bearing the name have played roles in politics, governance, and public life across centuries.