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Lymington Surname Meaning

From Lymington (Hants), which is recorded as Lemynton and Limenton in 1100–35, to Limington (Somerset), which is recorded as Limintone in 1086 and Lemington in 1243, the evolution of these place-names is significant.

Alternatively, there is Lemmington (Northumb), which is recorded as Lemechton in 1185 and Lemontone in 1247. The variety in names showcases the historical layers in the region's topography.

The Hants and Somerset place-names probably derive from a river-name *Limen, which is based on the British root *lem- meaning ‘elm’, combined with Old English tūn meaning ‘farmstead estate’.

In contrast, the Northumb place-name emerges from Old English hleomoc, which translates to ‘brooklime’, paired with tūn.

These derivations reveal the linguistic and cultural connections between the regions, emphasizing the importance of local flora and geography in place-naming conventions.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Lymington family from?

You can see how Lymington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lymington family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Lymington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Lymington family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lymington's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lymington families in 1841.

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Census Record

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Military Records

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