About Lion
The surname Lion is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lion," which means "lion." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a place associated with lions, such as a lion-shaped hill or a lion's den. The surname Lion may also have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with lions, such as bravery or strength.
The surname Lion is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lion 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 Lion is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lion in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lion using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.