I hate to say it, but I have no idea, nor do I have any clue how to find this out. I want to learn about my past, where “I”, come from, etc… just like I’m sure many of you have done before. To start off though, where does my last name, Lumkin, sound as if it comes from, the origin so to speak? Thanks a lot, it is appriciated!
Probably descended from Fatty Lumpkin, Tom Bombadil’s horse.
I don’t know myself, but I’d expect anglo-saxon roots, since Tolkien used the surname.
I’m sure some doper with useful info will by by soon, so sit tight!
By the way, our name used to be spelt LumPkin, but a few generations ago, we had the “P” removed.
Germany.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcass/graphics/resources/bios/settlers/misc/lumpkin.htm
SURNAME REPORT ON LAMBKIN, LUMPKIN, ETC.
This surname and its variants is undoubtedly a pet-form (or Diminutive’) of the old fore-name LAMBERT, itself of an Old German origin and meaning “land-bright”. The principal modern surname authority, the late Dr. P.H. Reaney, described Lambert as a popular fore-name from the 12th century, probably introduced from Flanders werer St. Lambert of Maestricht was highly venerated. Lambert became shortened to “Lamb”, and then the “kin” suffix was added as an enderment form. Some of the varieant spellings, such as Lumpkin, which now survives principally in America, reflect local accents
Wait, so I’m of German decent, or just the name?
Wrong tsunamisurfer. It may be the British Isles.
This surname and its variants is undoubtedly a pet-form (or Diminutive’) of the old fore-name LAMBERT, itself of an Old German origin and meaning “land-bright”. The principal modern surname authority, the late Dr. P.H. Reaney, described Lambert as a popular fore-name from the 12th century, probably introduced from Flanders werer St. Lambert of Maestricht was highly venerated. Lambert became shortened to “Lamb”, and then the “kin” suffix was added as an enderment form. Some of the varieant spellings, such as Lumpkin, which now survives principally in America, reflect local accents.
Early examples of the surname-sound are as follows:
1178 Lamberkyn Flandrensis Northumberland Pipe Roll
1188 Lamekin filius Beatricis Buckinghamshire Pipe Roll
1273 Lambekin de Lamburne London Hundred Roll
1273 Lambekin de Carsell London Hundred Roll
1301 Nicholas Lambekyn Yorkshire Subsidy Roll
1379 John Lamkyn Colchester (Exxex) Court Roll
1379 Lamkynus de Braban Yorkshire Poll Tax
1375 Lambekin Taborer King’s Wardrobe Account
Well, like I said, anglo-saxon origin. Since those linguistic roots grew into present day England, along with Germany, and the Netherlands, finding the surname in all those places is not surprising.
As it seems to be a descriptive term, it probably arose separately in different places, and means that not everyone with said last name is descended from a common ancestor.
Then how can I trace back my family history?
Well, start by finding out more about your grandparents, then work backwards. Lots of sites will help you do internet genealogy. But first collect data on where your parents, grandparents etc were born, and when, and so forth
Well, I have done that so far, I know the basics obviously. I can only trace back just a few generations however, and they all still just end up right were we are now, lol. May I ask what some of these web sites are, as I’ve had no luck at all.
Where is Lumkin?
Where is Lumkin?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you this evening?
Very well, I thank you!
Run and hide!
Run and hide!
I know a couple people into genealogy who say The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a great resource for such things. I also know both my college and my local public library have some books on the subject. At my school I would expect that the staff research/reference folks would be willing to at least get you started on a likely investigative path–got any big universities near you? Finally, just stick “genealogy” into a search engine. Don’t be shy about visiting courthouses and calling your state’s Department of Vital Records. Finally, it’s my understanding that many churches keep a lot of birth, death, baptism, marriage, and death records, so that could be a good resource for you as well. I know the genealogy freaks in my family got some help from various churches in Europe when they got back that far. Most of those churches were Catholic, but I imagine many other kinds of churches keep similar kinds of records.
Genealogy isn’t my thing but if it were those are some of the places I’d start. In addition, of course, to the SDMB and the “lumpkin genealogy” search suggested by Squink.
Good luck with your search!
Google is your friend…
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