The Lambert Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Lambert, its origins in France, and the story behind a Lambert family crest.
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Origin of the Lambert name
Lambert comes from a Germanic personal name joining land, "land", and berht, "bright". Saint Lambert of Maastricht made it popular in the Low Countries and France. The surname is very common in northern France and Belgium and also spread to England after the Norman Conquest.
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This overview covers the Lambert name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, England and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Lambert name FAQ
What does the Lambert name mean?
Bright land. Common variants include Lambrecht, Lampert, Lamberti.
Where does the Lambert surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, England and Canada.
Is there a Lambert coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lambert crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lambert coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames.