LOACH
Loach
Loach is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word lahs, meaning salmon or leek. The Loach surname is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a river inhabited by salmon or someone who worked as a fisherman or seller of fish.
The Loach surname is predominantly found in the southern and eastern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The first recorded instance of the Loach surname dates back to the 13th century.
Over the centuries, the Loach surname has branched out into various spellings and forms, including variations such as Lach, Leech, and Letch. The surname has been borne by individuals from different walks of life, including notable figures in politics, literature, and the arts.
Today, the Loach surname continues to be present in England and other parts of the world where individuals of British descent have settled.
Typical given names associated with the Loach surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Charlotte
- Deborah
- Gillian
- Hannah
- Jeanette
- Joanne
- Lesley
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,100 people named Loach in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,851st most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Loach.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Loach
- Ken Loach - Film director and screenwriter
- Scott Loach - Football player
- Jim Loach - TV and film director
- Arthur Loach - Football player (1863 to 1958)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.