LYME
Lyme
Lyme is an English surname of locational origin, believed to derive from the Old English word lim meaning a river or a stream. It is thought that individuals bearing the surname Lyme may have hailed from a place named Lyme in England.
The name Lyme is often associated with the coastal town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, known for its picturesque harbour and connections to the famous author Jane Austen.
Over the years, the surname Lyme has spread beyond its original geographic roots, with individuals bearing the name residing in various parts of the United Kingdom. The name's historical significance and widespread distribution have contributed to its continued presence in British genealogy and family histories.
There are approximately 104 people named Lyme in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lyme.
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
- Alan
- Gerard
- Glen
- James
Female
- Janet