Tracing the Lomas Family Name

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Family name meaning

Spelled Lomas, the surname still points back to Loomis. The name is generally explained as “Pool nook”.

Before spelling was fixed, Loomis was also written Lomas. You may also find the name written Lummas and Lummis. 4,667 Americans were listed as Lomas in the 2010 census. 56% of them identified as Hispanic or Latino. Spanish statistics put 2,405 people with Lomas in first position and 2,406 in second. Spaniards carry two surnames, one from each parent, which is why Lomas is counted in both positions.

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