About Lemish
The surname Lemish is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGilleMhaois, meaning "son of the servant of St. Maolmhaodhog." The name Maolmhaodhog is a combination of the Gaelic words "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "maodhog," referring to a 6th-century Irish saint. Over time, MacGilleMhaois evolved into various forms, including Lemish, and was often anglicized to Lewis or MacLewes. The surname Lemish therefore signifies a descendant of the servant of St. Maolmhaodhog.
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