LOCHHEAD
Recorded variant spellings include Loch Head
Lochhead
Lochhead is a Scottish surname of locational origin, derived from the place name 'Lochhead', typically found in various parts of Scotland where "Loch" represents a lake or a body of water, and "head" generally signifies a high point of land near the water. The surname Lochhead is associated with families that traditionally lived near a prominent lake or headland.
The Lochhead surname is predominantly found in Scotland, particularly in regions such as Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, and Lanarkshire. Over time, individuals bearing the Lochhead surname have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The earliest records of the Lochhead surname date back to the 16th century in Scotland, indicating its long-standing presence in the country's history. Like many Gaelic and Celtic surnames, the origin of Lochhead reflects the importance of nature and landscape in shaping the identity of the Scottish people.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged over the centuries, including Lochhed, Lockhead, and Lokhead. The Lochhead surname carries a sense of pride and heritage for those who bear it, representing a connection to the land and a shared history with the people of Scotland.
Typical given names associated with the Lochhead surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Iain
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 989 people named Lochhead in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,433rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Lochhead.
Famous people named Lochhead
- Richard Lochhead - Scottish politician
- Liz Lochhead - Scottish writer
- Andy Lochhead - Scottish football player
- Alex Lochhead - Football player
- Arthur Lochhead - Scottish football player (1897 to 1966)
- Ian Lochhead - Scottish football player (1939 to 2004)
- Matty Lochhead - (1884 to 1)
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.