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Where did the English lamming family come from? What is the English lamming family crest and coat of arms? When did the lamming family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the lamming family history?

The distinguished surname lamming emerged among the industrious people of Flanders, which was an important trading partner and political ally of Britain during the Middle Ages. As a result of the frequent commercial intercourse between the Flemish and English nations, many Flemish migrants settled in Britain. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people traveled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. One of the most common classes of surname is the patronymic surname, which was usually derived from the first name of the person's father. Flemish surnames of this type are often characterized by the diminutive suffix -kin, which became very frequent in England during the 14th century. The surname lamming is derived from the Old French name Lambert. This is derived from the Old German names Lambert and Lanbert, which literally mean land-bright. The surname lamming is derived from the pet form Lamb, and features the diminutive suffix -in.

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Flemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times. Scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronunciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated. The name has been spelled Lambin, Lampen, Lampin, Lamin, Laming, Lammin, Lamming, Lambing, Lamping, Lambyn, Lamyn, Lambingham, Lammin and many more.

First found in Cambridgeshire, where the family held a family seat from the Middle Ages.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our lamming research. Another 148 words(11 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1683, and 1840 are included under the topic Early lamming History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early lamming Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name lamming:

lamming Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Thomas Lamming, who was naturalized in Kansas in 1885

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  • George Eric Lamming (b. 1927), West Indian novelist based in England whose works include "In the Castle of My Skin" (1953) and "Season of Adventure" (1960)


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Agnus Dei mihi salus
Motto Translation: The lamb of God is my salvation

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The lamming Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The lamming Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 27 October 2010 at 13:44.

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