LODWICK
Lodwick
Origin and Meaning Lodwick is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Lodewic," which itself is a variant of the name "Louis." The name can also be traced back to the Germanic name "Hludwig," which means "famous in battle."
Distribution The surname Lodwick is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon influence. It is also found in other English-speaking countries due to migration and settlement patterns.
Notable Individuals
- Thomas Lodwick (c. 1605–1691): An English royalist and mathematician known for his work on the geometric calculations of sundials and his promotion of the use of logarithms.
- Mark Lodwick (b. 1974): A former professional footballer who played for various English clubs during his career.
- Katy Lodwick (b. 1982): A British artist known for her contemporary paintings and art installations.
Variants Variants of the Lodwick surname include Ludwick, Ludwik, Ludvig, and Ludwig.
Coat of Arms There is no recognized coat of arms specifically associated with the Lodwick surname, as coats of arms are granted to individuals, not surnames as a whole. However, individuals bearing the surname Lodwick may have their own unique coat of arms if it has been granted to their family.
There are approximately 250 people named Lodwick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lodwick.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Gareth
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Steven
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Andrea
- Anna
- Constance
- Elizabeth
- June
- Lisa
- Marilyn
- Michelle
- Nadine
- Nicola
- Sandra
- Sarah