Lohman

Meaning

A person who lives by a clearing or a person associated with loam.

Etymology

Derived from the German 'Loh' (clearing or forest clearing) combined with 'man', or from 'Lehm' (loam) referring to soil composition. The name indicates a topographic or occupational origin.

About the Lohman Surname

A German or Dutch topographic surname indicating residence near a clearing or association with loam soil. The name appears in both European and American records.

Distribution

Found in Germany, the Netherlands, and North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited records