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The surname Lamb is English. It's original origins are from Northumberland, England, but the first written record of the family name was found in Kent, England.

Although the surname Lamb can readily be found throughout the English-speaking world, the name is decidedly English.

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Yes, Lamb is indeed an Irish surname. It is of Gaelic origin, deriving from the name "Ó Luain," meaning descendant of Luain. It is a common surname in Ireland.

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