Lamas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Lamas date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the parish of Lammas in the dioceses of Norwich which was registered in the Domesday Book of 1086, as the holding of Ralph de Beaufour. This place-name may also be associated with the village of Lamarsh in the county of Essex. Lamarsh was recorded as a thriving farming community on lands held by Ranulf Peverel. Early Origins of the Lamas familyThe surname Lamas was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lamas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lamas research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1190, 1248, 1273, 1360, 1367, 1620 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Lamas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lamas Spelling VariationsLamas has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Lamas have been found, including Lammas, Lamas, Lammass, Lammasse, Lammesse, Lamnesse, Lammers, Lammis, Lamis and many more. Early Notables of the Lamas familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lamas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lamas RankingIn the United States, the name Lamas is the 9,542nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Lamass to arrive on North American shores: Lamas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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