About Lavin
The surname Lavin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Laimhín," meaning "descendant of Laimhín." The name Laimhín is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "lámh," which translates to "hand." Therefore, the surname Lavin is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with small or delicate hands. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Lavin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lavin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lavin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lavin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lavin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.