About Lemming
The surname Lemming is of German origin and is derived from the word "lemming," which refers to a small rodent found in northern regions. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or exhibited characteristics associated with the lemming, such as being quick or agile. It may also have been a nickname for someone who lived in an area where lemmings were abundant. Overall, the surname Lemming likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
The surname Lemming is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lemming 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 Lemming is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lemming in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lemming using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.