Where Does the Lemken Surname Come From?

Lemken and Lemke are two spellings with one history. Taken at its root, Lemken points to “Little Lemmo”.

Other spellings include Lemcke and Lämke. Lemken is listed among the recognised spellings of Lemke.

There is no single Lemken family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Lemken surname pack.