TheNameDBLima
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the city of Lima, Peru, or from a place name in Portugal or Spain.
Etymology
The surname derives from the place name Lima, which has origins in Quechua or pre-Columbian languages. In Iberian contexts, it may derive from a Portuguese or Spanish place name.
About the Lima Surname
A Portuguese, Spanish, or Latin American surname derived from a place name. The name is particularly common in Brazil and Peru due to colonial and historical connections.
Distribution
Widespread in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Peru, and throughout Latin America and the Portuguese/Spanish diaspora.
Notable Bearers
Jorge Lima (Brazilian athlete), Lima (Brazilian footballer)