LOFT

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Loft

The surname Loft is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "loft," which means upper part or upper room. It is an example of a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived in or near a loft or upper storey of a building.

The surname Loft is not as common as some other British surnames, but it is found throughout various parts of the country. Like many surnames, it may have originated in a specific region, with different branches of the Loft family spreading across different areas over time.

Individuals with the surname Loft have made contributions to various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. The name may also be found in historical records, documenting the lives of those who bore the name in different periods of British history.

As with most surnames, variations in spelling (such as Lofte or Lofthouse) may exist due to factors such as regional dialects, illiteracy, or clerical errors in record-keeping. Researchers interested in tracing their genealogy and family history may encounter these variations when exploring the Loft surname.

There are approximately 928 people named Loft in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,801st most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Loft.

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
Christopher
David
James
John
Laurence
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen

Female

Christine
Elizabeth
Fiona
Jean
Joan
Joanne
Karen
Kelly
Kirsty
Laura
Margaret
Pamela
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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