Origin Displayed: Belgium
Spelling variations of this family name include: Lemmens, Lemmense, Lemmenes, Lemens, Lemenns, Lemmenns, Lemmeens, Lemeens, Leomans, Lemmons, Lemmon, van Lemmen and many more.First found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jan Hendrik Lemmens who settled in New York in 1847. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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