The Lamond Family Name

Whether you spell it Lamond or Lamont, the story begins in the same place. In origin, the name means “Law man (Norse lagman)”.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Lamont surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Lamond has “d” where Lamont has “t”. Related forms: Lemond, Lamonte and Limont.

The 2010 US Census counted 877 people named Lamond, ranking it number 27,481 among American surnames. It sits within the 50,000 most common last names in the country. Research your Lamond family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.