LOMAX
Lomax
Lomax is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from a locational name associated with the area around Lomax in Lancashire, England. The place name "Lomax" is thought to come from the Old English words "lum" meaning pool or marsh and "eax" meaning river, indicating a settlement by a marshy river.
The surname Lomax has been documented in historical records dating back to the 13th century in Lancashire, where the Lomax family held notable land ownership. Over the centuries, the surname spread to other regions of England as families migrated for work, trade, or other reasons.
One of the most famous bearers of the surname Lomax was John Lomax (1867-1948), an American folklorist and musicologist of English descent who was known for his pioneering work in documenting and preserving traditional American folk music. Despite residing in the United States, John Lomax's heritage and surname are linked to his English roots.
Today, the surname Lomax is found worldwide due to migration and global dispersal of populations. It continues to be borne by individuals across various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British and global surnames.
There are approximately 7,248 people named Lomax in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,295th most common surname in Britain. Around 111 in a million people in Britain are named Lomax.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Judith
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan