TheNameDBLivermore
TopographicMeaning
A topographic surname derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement near a pool or body of water.
Etymology
The surname combines Old English elements: 'lifer' or 'liver' (meaning pool or water) with 'more' (meaning moor or marsh). The name originated from specific locations in England bearing this geographical description.
About the Livermore Surname
Livermore is a topographic surname derived from English place names associated with water features and marshland. The name has been established in English records for nearly a millennium and spread throughout North America.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and the United States, with notable populations in California and Massachusetts.
Notable Bearers
Norman Livermore, Samuel Livermore