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Herbert H. Lehman
Politician
1878
Governor of New York and US Senator, known for his New Deal policies and humanitarian work.
Lehman
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#15007 most popular
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Meanings & Origins
"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
Origin: German
Language: German
Popularity
#15007
Current Rank
Rare
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“A sturdy German surname with deep roots in agrarian history”
Origin & Etymology
Lehman derives from the Middle High German lehensmann, meaning a man who holds land by feudal tenure. As a given name it carries the weight of German and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, evoking hard-working landholders. The surname became widely known via Lehman Brothers, the investment bank founded in 1850.
Fun Facts
- Lehman Brothers was founded by three German immigrant brothers in Alabama in 1844.
- The name is among the top 500 surnames in both Germany and the United States.
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Nicknames
Lee
Middle Names
James
Jacob
Allen
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