The Lehmann Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Lehmann, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Lehmann family crest.
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Origin of the Lehmann name
Lehmann is a German status name for a feudal tenant who held land in fief, from Middle High German lehenman, from lehen, "fief". It is especially common in eastern Germany, including Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin, and is among the more frequent German surnames.
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Lehmann name FAQ
What does the Lehmann name mean?
Feudal tenant, vassal. Common variants include Lehman, Lemann, Lehner.
Where does the Lehmann surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Poland.
Is there a Lehmann coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lehmann crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lehmann coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).