About Lemos
The surname Lemos is of Portuguese and Galician origin. It is derived from the place name Lemos, which is a region in the province of Lugo, Spain. The name Lemos is believed to have originated from the Latin word "limus," meaning "mud" or "marsh." Therefore, the surname Lemos likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a marshy area. Over time, individuals with the surname Lemos spread to different regions, including Portugal and other Spanish-speaking countries, leading to its prevalence as a surname today.
The surname Lemos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lemos 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 Lemos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lemos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lemos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.