Lem Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Not every Lem is related, but the name itself grew out of Leme. Its meaning, shared with Leme, is “From the Flemish Lem family”.

Arms associated with the name

Looking for a Lem coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

A variant of Leme

Lem drops the “e” of Leme, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Lemes.

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Lem with 1,161 bearers, at rank 22,216. Get the complete Lem report, with a museum-style coat of arms.