LIGHTOWLER
Lightowler
Lightowler is a surname of English origin that is found predominantly in the Yorkshire region of England. The name is derived from the Old English words 'lyht', meaning light or brightness, and 'leah', meaning wood or clearing.
Historically, individuals with the surname Lightowler were likely to have been associated with occupations related to the management of woodlands or clearings, or perhaps with a person living near a bright or open area.
The Lightowler family name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Lightowler, Lighthowler, and Lightoller. One of the most well-known bearers of the name was Charles Herbert Lightoller, a British naval officer and the most senior surviving officer of the RMS Titanic disaster in 1912.
Today, individuals with the surname Lightowler can be found around the world, with concentrations in Yorkshire and other parts of the UK. The name continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the historical significance of the Yorkshire region and its cultural heritage.
There are approximately 1,072 people named Lightowler in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,997th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Lightowler.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Claire
- Emma
- Janet
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Victoria