Origin and Meaning of Loman

Famous land or low land

Origin: Irish - Derived from the Irish surname 'O'Leathain', which means 'descendant of Leathain', a personal name meaning 'the broad one' or 'the low one'.

• Loman is typically used as a surname but has also been adopted as a first name, particularly in Irish communities.
• Though it has a specific Irish origin, the name Loman is not very common and tends to appear more in diaspora communities.
• Notable bearers include Loman Bryant, a notable figure in American history during the 19th century, and it appears in historical contexts regarding Irish emigration.
• The name Loman doesn't rank highly in terms of popularity within any mainstream naming databases and has remained relatively uncommon, often focused in specific family lineages.
• Variations of Loman may include Lomanis and Loma, although these are less directly related.