About Lambe
The surname Lambe is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "lamb," which means lamb, and could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a lamb in some way. Alternatively, it could have been a topographical name for someone who lived near a lamb pasture or a shepherd. The surname could also have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a butcher or someone involved in the trade of lamb. Overall, the surname Lambe is likely to have originated from various sources related to lambs or sheep.
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