TheNameDBLouchheim
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement or geographical location in German-speaking regions.
Etymology
Louchheim may derive from a German place name combining elements such as louch or loch (lake or water) with heim (home or settlement). The surname likely emerged as a locational designation for people from this place. The -heim suffix is common in German surnames and place names.
About the Louchheim Surname
A German surname likely derived from a place name combining water-related and settlement elements. The surname is relatively uncommon and appears to be concentrated in German-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and among Jewish diaspora communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown