Find out how popular the last name Lymas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lymas.

Lymas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lymas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lymas in America

Lymas is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lymas surname appeared 105 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lymas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lymas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lymas

The surname Lymas is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the village of Lymas in Hertfordshire, England. This village name itself is thought to originate from the Old English words "leac" (leak or onion) and "mas" (meadow), suggesting a connection to a leek or onion field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lymas can be found in the Hertfordshire Parish Registers of 1592, where a certain John Lymas was mentioned. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1628, which lists a Thomas Lymas as a taxpayer.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a place called "Lemes" is recorded, which is likely an early spelling variation of the village name Lymas. This further reinforces the name's connection to the Hertfordshire region.

Historically, the Lymas surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was William Lymas (1576-1638), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Stoke Newington, London, during the early 17th century.

Another prominent figure was Sir Robert Lymas (1628-1701), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his contributions to the local community and his support for the Crown during the English Civil War.

In the literary world, John Lymas (1804-1879) was an English poet and author known for his works on the rural life of his native Shropshire. His most famous work, "The Shepherd's Calendar," was published in 1854 and celebrated the traditions and customs of the region's farming communities.

Moving into the 20th century, Margaret Lymas (1910-1988) was a renowned British actress who graced the stage and screen for over five decades. She is particularly remembered for her roles in various Shakespearean productions and her performances in several BBC television series.

Finally, Sir Arthur Lymas (1921-2005) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United Nations from 1979 to 1984. He played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties and addressing international conflicts during his tenure.

While the surname Lymas may not be among the most common in the modern era, its history and origins can be traced back to the English countryside, where it once flourished among the leek and onion fields of Hertfordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lymas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lymas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lymas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lymas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lymas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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