Lambert

Meaning

Bright land, from Germanic 'land' (land) and 'berht' (bright).

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name 'Lambert', composed of 'land' (land) and 'berht' (bright, famous). The surname originated as a patronymic from this personal name, popular among Norman nobility.

About the Lambert Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Lambert, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It became established among Norman families and spread throughout France.

Distribution

Found throughout France, with concentrations in northern and northeastern regions.

People with the Lambert Surname