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Lamar

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. lə-MAHR(English)
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Meaning & History

Originally from a place name in Normandy, derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool".

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VariantLamarre(French)
Given Name DescendantLamar(English)

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place names, rappers, water
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Entry updated April 16, 2019

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