Lambourn (surname)

Lambourn is an English surname with toponymic origins, derived from the village of Lambourn in Berkshire, England. The village's name itself is believed to be derived from Old English, combining "lamb" and "burna," meaning "lamb stream" or "stream where lambs graze."

The surname likely originated as a habitational name, given to individuals who hailed from Lambourn or lived near the area. Over time, as people migrated from the village, they carried the surname with them, contributing to its distribution across England and eventually to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with significant English diaspora populations.

Variations in spelling, though relatively uncommon, might include Lamburn or Lamborn. Genealogical research can often reveal migration patterns and historical connections based on the distribution and variations of the name.