About Lime
The surname Lime is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a lime tree or in an area where lime trees were abundant. Alternatively, it could be a locational name for someone who hailed from a place named Lime, derived from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree." Additionally, Lime could also be a variant spelling of the surname Leame, which is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.
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The surname Lime is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lime based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lime in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lime using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.