LEMAR
Also recorded as Le Mar, Le-Mar
Lemar
Lemar is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that traces its roots to medieval England. It is derived from the Old English personal name Liefanger, meaning "beloved man" or "dear friend." The surname Lemar is classified as a metonymic name, denoting an occupational identifier related to a person's role or trade.
Individuals bearing the surname Lemar can be found across different regions of the United Kingdom, with historical records showing concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Lancashire. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and diaspora.
Over the centuries, the Lemar surname has gone through various phonetic transformations, such as Le Mars, Lemaire, Lemarr, and Lamar, reflecting the evolution of language and dialects. This diversity in spelling has contributed to the rich tapestry of the name's history and its branching family lineages.
Today, individuals with the surname Lemar can be found pursuing a wide range of professions and interests, contributing to the cultural, academic, and economic landscapes of modern British society. The Lemar name serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancestral heritage and the interconnectedness of families through generations.
There are approximately 238 people named Lemar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lemar.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Gary
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Paul
- Steven
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Trevor
- Vincent
Female
- Abigail
- Alison
- Claire
- Clare
- Emma
- Hilary
- Joyce
- Karen
- Katey
- Michelle
- Miriam
- Naomi
- Patricia
- Rebecca
Similar and related surnames
- Elmar
- Lahmar
- Lahmer
- Lahmers
- Lamaire
- Lamar
- Lamara
- Lamard
- Lamare
- Lamari
- Lamark
- Lamaro
- Lamarr
- Lamarra
- Lamarre
- Lamart
- Lameer
- Lamer
- Lamere
- Lamers
- Lamery
- Lammar
- Lammer
- Lammers
- Lamor
- Lamore
- Lamour
- Lamoure
- Lamri
- Laumeier
- Laumer
- Leamark
- Leamer
- Leamore
- Leemer
- Lehmer
- Leimer
- Lema
- Lemair
- Lemaire
- Lemard
- Lemarie
- Lemark
- Lemas
- Lemay
- Lemer
- Lemere
- Lemery
- Lemierre
- Lemire
- Lemma
- Lemmer
- Lemmers
- Lemoir
- Lemor
- Lemore
- Leymarie
- Leymore
- Leymour
- Limar
- Limer
- Limmer
- Limor
- Lmrie
- Lohmar
- Lohmeier
- Lomar
- Lomer
- Lomor
- Lomoro
- Loomer
- Loumer
- Lowmer
- Lumar
- Lumer
- Lummer
- Lumor
- Lymar
- Lymer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.