TheNameDBLorimer
OccupationalMeaning
A person who makes or sells lorimer work, a form of metalwork involving bits and spurs for horses.
Etymology
Lorimer derives from Old French lorimer, referring to a craftsman who made horse equipment and decorative metalwork. The term comes from Old French lorain, relating to Lorraine or Lotharingia, a region known for metalwork. The occupational surname emerged in medieval Scotland and England among craftspeople.
About the Lorimer Surname
A Scottish occupational surname referring to a craftsman of decorative metalwork and horse equipment. The surname has a clear medieval occupational origin and remains concentrated in Scotland.
Distribution
Primarily found in Scotland and northern England, with significant presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown