Save Type Surname (from location) Usage French, English Pronounced Pron. /lə.ˈmɑɹ/(American English) /lə.ˈmɑː/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Originally from a place name in Normandy, derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool". Related NamesDetails RootLa Mare (place name)VariantLamarre(French) Given Name DescendantLamar(English) Categories colleges or universities, place names, rappers, water