Lemming

Lemming Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lemming is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lemming: 423
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 M IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛmɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lemming in Braille

Here's how to represent Lemming in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lemming in braille

How to sign the name Lemming using Sign Language

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.

The name Lemming in sign language

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