Lincoln
From the English city's Roman name Lindum Colonia, combining Celtic (lake) with Latin (colony).
Meaning and origin
Lincoln developed as an English surname from the city in north-central England.
How to pronounce Lincoln
| English (US) | LING-kuhn |
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