Surname Lomann - Meaning and Origin

Lomann: What does the surname Lomann mean?

The surname Lomann is of German descent, derived from a Germanic personal name, Lombardo, meaning a 'person from Lombardy,' a region in northern Italy. The Lombard people were famous for their horsemanship and military skills, and the surname is thought to have been used to indicate a person from Lombardy who had these same skills.

Historical records suggest that the name originated in the Low German region (southern Germany), which was primarily made up of German-speaking populations in the 10th century. Over time, the name has been adopted into many other languages, including English, French, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish.

The name Lomann is a variation of the German surname Langmann, which is derived from the German "Lang" meaning 'tall', and “mann” meaning 'man'. Thus, it is likely that the original bearer of the name Lomann may have been a tall, strong individual.

The Lomann family has a long history. As early as the 13th century, records indicate that the family held noble titles, and some members of the family served as commanders during the wars of the 17th century. Later on, during the 19th century, members of the family gained renown as composers and musicians. Today, the name Lomann is still found throughout Germany, as well as other countries.

Lomann: Where does the name Lomann come from?

The last name Lomann is primarily found in Germany, with the majority of people bearing the surname living in Bavaria. It is also found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and areas of Eastern Europe. Additionally, it is common throughout some parts of North America, particularly the United States and Canada. In the US, it ranks around 17,500 in terms of most common last names.

The origin of the name Lomann is generally assumed to be German, derived from a toponymic term with the old German word for woods—"loch" or "lohm"—being the root for this name. Much like other German last names, this one is thought to have begun emerging sometime between the 9th and 12th centuries, as records began to be kept of societies with increasingly larger populations.

The Lomann family was heavily involved in the beginnings of German emigration to the US, with many bearing the surname immigrating in the late 1700s and early 1800s, as well as during the 19th century. As they traveled to the US, they often settled in the Midwestern states, particularly in Minnesota.

Nowadays, the Lomann name is scattered around the US, although some concentrations are found in the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. There are also pockets in California, as well as in England, Ireland, and Scotland.

Variations of the surname Lomann

The surname Lomann is a Germanic and Scandinavian family name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have arisen in the late Middle Ages and is believed to originate from the proto-Germanic language. The different variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin for this surname are:

Lomann

Loman

Lommer/Lomar

Lommel

Löhm/Loehm

Löhmann

Lohmann

Löhmer

Löhmann

Löhme

Lohme

Loomann

Löoman

Löumen

Loemann

Lyman

Lühman

Lühmann

Lühmer

Luhmann

Luhmer

Lühm

Luhm

Lömann

Lihmann

Lohmey

Lohmee

Loomer

The surname may have been derived from a place name, such as one in the modern day area of Limburg, Germany, which is a small town just across the Dutch border from the city of Venlo. It may have been derived from a personal name, "Lôm", which means "noble" in old German. It may have also been derived from the German word for "Groom" or 'horsemaster.'

Lomann may be related to the Norwegian or Danish spelling of the name, Lommer, or the Swedish spelling, Lömmer, all of which mean "groom" or horseman. Additionally, it could be derived from Loen, a small town in Norway, or from the Swedish word for elk, Lomma. Other variants of the original spelling are believed to include Lohmer, Loemann, Löhmer, Lyman, Lühmann, Lühmer, Luhmann and Luhmer.

Regardless of its origin, the surname Lomann is an integral part of Germanic and Scandinavian heritage.

Famous people with the name Lomann

• Antonio Lomanto, Italian theatre director
• Folke Lomann, Swedish racing driver
• Jeff Lomaney, Canadian music producer
• Gail Lomann, Australian footballer
• Matthew Lomanno, American sculptor and printmaker
• Timothy LoManno, British comedian
• Bart LoManno, Canadian filmmaker and photographer
• Robert Lomann, English opera singer
• Karen Lomann, American social worker
• Daniel Lomanno, American jazz musician and composer

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